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Historical Details: . Description: The Toowoomba Foundry was established in 1870 and for over 100 years manufactured farm equipment in Queensland under the Southern Cross brand.
In 1957 the company began construction of a prototype aircraft with the view to local manufacture.
The co. Level of Importance: State
Certificate for A20-539 to declare it fit for its RAAF aceptance flight at Fishermens Bend, Victoria
Spec No. 40653 General Electric Company
No roundels or identification markings on the aircraft are visible.
The two images of the same crashed beaufighter, with 2X on the side. British roundels and invasion stripes.
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