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P2V-5 Neptune Mk 1 at Laverton in company with Anson W2378. There are
two pilots in the cockpit of the Neptune and the presence of a ladder
in front of the aircraft suggests that it is arriving. The serial number
of the Neptune is partially obscured but it is almost certainly A89-595
which was later renumbered A89-302. The Mk 1 configuration together
with the lack of any other markings apart from roundels suggests that
this photo was taken very early in the aircraft's service. Anson W2378
was received at 1AD Laverton on 15NOV51 ex storage at Tocumwal. Subsequently
the Anson went to the Department of Civil Aviation as VH-CAC. Neptune
A89-595 was received at 1AD Laverton on 21NOV51 on delivery from the
USA. It arrived at No 11 Squadron Pearce, WA on 30NOV51 so it is likely
that this photo was taken on 21NOV51 as the aircraft was arriving in
Australia for the first time.
Picture: RAAF via Ken Watson |