Douglas Dakota C-47
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Douglas Dakota DC |
| Builder/Built | Douglas AIrcraft Corporation |
| Type | C-47B |
Remarks
C-47B-30-DK was constructed under a USAAF Contract . It was the 7th of 10 C-47B Aircraft delivered from USA to Australia in April 1945. Renumbered and given call sign VHRFF on 6 Apr 45, she joined 35 Sqn RAAF on 16 Apr 1945. Squadron Leader A.W Page flew the first of several missions to Singapore on 25 August 1945. Transferred to 36 Sqn RAAF from 35 Sqn RAAF on 12 Apr 1946, it was involved in an accident at 0830hrs on 25 Jun 1945 at Noha, Okinawa when the aircraft experienced engine problems and made a emergency landing there. Crew were not injured.
Transferred to the 386Sqn DAP Parafield from 36 Sqn RAAF on 10 Dec 46. At Sale on 19 Oct 1951 it was fitted out as a Navigational Trainer. Her Navigation Equipment was transferred to A65-30 on 14 Sep 1955.
Involved in an accident, at 0240Hrs 29Nov 1958, at East Sale VIC when the aircraft, after taking off, crashed when flown by an unauthorised pilot. LAC Harold Vincent Pocock an Engine Mechanic, being the only occupant, died in the crash.