A89-274



Type: L-726 Neptune P2V-7/SP-2H
MSN: 726-7274
Previous Identities: 149074

History:

29MAR62 Received at 10SQN Townsville ex USA.
03MAY62 Received at 2AD for temporary fitment of SARAH.
11MAY62 Received at 10SQN ex 2AD.
22MAY64 To 2AD for E service. The first P2V-7 requiring an E service.
02OCT64 To 10SQN after E service.
19OCT64 Despatched to CAC, Avalon for fitment of engine fire extinguishers (Mod 242).
12NOV64 Received at 10SQN ex CAC.
30OCT67 To 2AD for E service.
26FEB68 To 2AD for E service.
08NOV68 Received 2AD for Mod 321.
18DEC68 Received 10SQN ex 2AD.
25NOV70 To 2AD for E service.
30MAR71 To 10SQN after E service.
09JAN74 To 2AD for E service.
10APR74 To 10SQN after E service.
06DEC76 Ferried to Laverton for conversion to parts.
21FEB77 To be declared to Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for disposal. Total of 5 Neptunes at Laverton plus 3 Neptunes at Townsville.
07JUN77 Disposal action to be carried out immediately.
05JUL77 Transferred to Sales.
29SEP77 Tenders closed for removal ex Laverton.
NOV77 Broken up at Laverton by Cubra Metals.

 

Notes

  • All P2V-7/SP-2H were classified as Mark 4 from the time of delivery.


Issue Date Remarks
4 15NOV15
Added details of E services and final flight to Laverton.
3 11NOV15
Added an image of the aircraft withdrawn from service at Laverton.
2 29AUG15
Added an image.
1 24NOV02
Original issue.



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