History
Four C-47B ex-RAAF aircraft donated by Australia and delivered from August 1975. Two more obtained 1981-1982. Used by the Air Transport squadron. Retired in 1988 and put into storage at Jackson Airort. Most later sold to civil operators.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P2-001 | 16361/33109 | A65-100 | Aug 1975 | initially P65-100, wfu Dec 1992?, to VH-DNA 1994 |
| P2-002 | 16129/32877 | A65-84 | 11 Aug 1975 | wfu Dec 1992, Preserved Port Moresby |
| P2-003 | 15193/26638 | A65-67 | Nov 1975 | initially P65-003, wfu Dec 1992?, to VH-PTE Aug 1993 |
| P2-004 | 15685/27130 | A65-68 | 3 Jan 1976 | initially P65-004, wfu Dec 1992?, to VH-ATO 1993 |
| P2-005 | 14556/26001 | A65-63 | 1981 | wfu Aug 1987, to VH-PWN 1993 |
| P2-006 | 15192/26637 | A65-65 | 1982 | w/o 18 Nov 1987 at Nadzab, Lae |
| – | ?/33455 | A65-122 | 1980 | Ground Instructional Airframe at Igam Barracks, Preserved Lae Botanical Gardens |
Pictures
C-47 P65-003 (photo, Greg Kozak)
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2013/14 (Mach III)
- Aerospace Encyclopedia of World Air Forces (1999)
- Scramble Database
- wikipedia: Papua New Guinea Defence Force
- Pacific Wrecks: A65-122
- PNG Air Wing – C-47B Dakota Fleet
Other Sources
To be added.