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South Australian Aviation Museum
LinkLipson Street
Port Adelaide, South Australia
Australia
Tel - 61 8 82401230

Avro Anson EF-954 AW-965
This particular aircraft (EF-954) arrived in Australia on the 28th December 1942. and was used at the No.6 service flying training school at Mallala between 1942-45. It was recovered from that area in 1984. The restoration has used parts from many other Ansons, Especially VH-FIA (AW-965) which served in Mount Gambier.

C-47 Dakota A65-114
Served with the RAAF from 1945 mainly as a VIP aircraft, and has flown such dignitaries as Ben Chifley,Sir Robert Menzies, Sir Douglas Mawson, and Sir William Slim. The aircraft is displayed in the colours of the Aircraft Research and Development Unit (ARDU) based at RAAF Edinburgh where it operated until 1986.

Spitfire Mark Vc Serial Number A58-146
Ground looped August 28, 1943, recovered 1972 restored to static display



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