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Jack Cook
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Not wanting to be a nitpicker but it`s A8-173
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Thanks for that, Jack.
That'd be A8-173

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28/02/45 1 AD. 18/03/45 93 Sqn Code: SK-Y Crew: Troy and Dawes (photo Ventura p.4). 20/11/45 swung and crashed on take-off at Labuan. 18/12/45 converted to components.

http://www.adf-serials.com/ - RAAF series two, 'A8' DAP Beaufighters.

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Great airplane, great photo. Thanks!

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Was shocked at the size of this aircraft the first time I saw it in the WWII Gallery at Dayton.

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Nice photo Jack!
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If ya'll like Beaufighters I got a few more good ones.

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Would love to see them Jack,my local now disused miltary airfield, had nightfighter Beaus based there during most of WW2
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Yes, please post away!!! 8)

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I am in for seeing them

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Ok. I got one......

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That is awesome! I love the USAAF birds.

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If ya'll like Beaufighters I got a few more good ones.


Let's have 'em! great looking aircraft, I must pop into Moorabin soon and have a look at ours again
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Beautifull shot!

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If ya'll like Beaufighters I got a few more good ones.


Would love to see them Jack.

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