The fuselage of Hudson A16-22 in Ron Lee's hangar at Moorabbin circa 1987. Note the faded number 273 between the nose windows. This number was applied by Lockheed with the last two digits derived from the MSN 1873. The significance to Lockheed of the 2 is unknown but it may represent a modification state within the first RAAF order for 50 Hudsons.
Picture: Andrew Carlile
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