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Old 20-01-10, 12:22
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Cliff,
It was a soft top cab and the tray was filled with concrete. I do have a photo somewhere but it will take an age to locate it. They also had one with an International Mk3. 4x4. I must find the address again and check them out.
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Old 21-01-10, 08:00
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Hello All,
Thanks for posting this interesting pic Larry,
If it is taken in 1945 then i doubt it would be a 22SQN aircraft as they were using Bostons.
It would most likely be a 30 or 31SQN Beau.
As an aside i spent 1 1/2 years with 22SQN in 2004-05.
A SQN that is very proud of its history.

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Old 23-01-10, 19:02
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Regarding the caption - this came straight off the AWM web site and not knowing much about the RAAF I took it as gospel!

I think the RAAF left Balikpapan in 1946 so thats the latest date it could be I suppose.
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Old 23-01-10, 19:28
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By chance it seems that this Beaufighter A8-186 still exists!!!

http://www.thescale.info/news/publis...ufighter.shtml

And it has been painted in the DU code letters attributed to 22 Sqn RAAF?
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Old 24-01-10, 11:02
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Hello Larry,
I would say creative licence has been used,
But,its possible it was on strength as a runabout or such,i will do some research and see what turns up.

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Old 24-01-10, 14:28
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The aircraft was on strength of 30 Squadron as of 3/10/44.

It was involved in a ground loop and I will get some details which will date the photo as the aircraft was removed from service after that incident

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Old 24-01-10, 14:37
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OK the photo was taken at Wama airfield at Morotai.

As the airplane was converted to parts on 22/12/44 that is likely the date of the photo.

By the way the RAAF was still using FWD's until the late 50's, mainly in the airfield constructionn squadrons, air force was very fond of them.

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