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Description: Jindivik drawings B3B-20-181 to B3B-25-14 Level of Importance: National. Historical Details: DAP/GAF/ASTA constructed many overseas designs under licence in Australia (Beaufort, Beaufighter, Lincoln, Canberra and F18) however they also designed and constructed a number of significant local designs that were successful in oversea's markets includi
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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