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  Douglas DC-2 Serial Number A30-11 Tail VHCRE
RAAF
No. 37 Squadron

Former Assignments:
1 SFTS
No. 34 Squadron
No. 36 Squadron

Eastern Airlines

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Daniel Leahy 2001

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Daniel Leahy 2002

Aircraft History
Built by Douglas as DC-2-112. Constructors Number 1286. Purchased by Eastern Airlines and registered in the United States as NC13736.

Wartime History
On March 30, 1941 impressed into service with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as DC-2 serial number A30-11 with radio call sign VH-CRE. Assigned to 1 SFTS, No. 34 Squadron, No. 36 Squadron and No. 37 Squadron. During October 1946 struck off charge.

Display
This DC-2 is painted in the markings of DC-2 "Uiver" PH-AJU and was displayed at Albury Airfield suspended off the ground as the centerpiece of the Uiver Memorial until late 2001. From 2002, the aircraft was parked on the side of the airport awaiting restoration.

References
AlburyUiver.com
ADF Serials - DC-2 A30-11

The Border Mail - 'Uiver saved: Mol's 11th hour victory' (March 25, 2013)
Thanks to Daniel Leahy for additional information

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Last Updated
April 26, 2023

 

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