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The Lockheed Neptune is one of the most popular aircraft to have worn RAAF roundels. The Neppy is just one of 40 major types that we have profiled in-depth over recent years in our popular Australian Airpower series. Specific aircraft covered by this unique series are: Spitfire, Mustang, Kittyhawk, Meteor, Sabre, Mirage, Lincoln, Canberra, F-111, Beaufort, Beaufighter, Mosquito, Dakota, Hercules, Caribou, Catalina, Neptune, Orion, Wirraway, Boomerang, CA-15, Boston, Mitchell, Liberator, Anson, Hudson, Sunderland, Phantom, Hornet, Skyhawk, Sea Fury, Firefly, Sea Venom, Vampire, Macchi, Iroquois, Tiger Moth, Wackett, CT-4 and CAC’s little eagle, the Winjeel. We even have a high quality colour wall poster available. For more information please refer to pages 38 and 68. (Eric Allen)
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During August the President of the Seaplane Pilots Association of Australia, Mr Philip Dalhuntly, revealed that his organisation had located the engine of the Japanese floatplane that overflew Sydney in May 1942 in order to gain information that resulted in the midget submarine attack of Sydney harbour. The seaplane was transported to the east coast of Australia inside a submarine, assembled and catapulted into the air on May 30 1942. The pilot, Ito Susumu, flew over the harbour for about an hour noting the positions of the various warships and then returned to the mother submarine. During the landing the floatplane made a rough landing and overturned. It was then sunk to avoid discovery. Over the years Mr Dalhuntly has been in contact with Susumu, who survived the war, asking details as to where the aircraft was sunk. Regular reports of the search have been published in the AOPA magazine. Now the actual engine has been located buried in the seabed off the NSW coast near Sydney. The rest of the aircraft had probably been destroyed by the action of the tides and sea water. As yet nothing has been said as to what will happen to the engine.
Following the item on the import of a number of Hawker Hunter aircraft, previously with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, it has been noted that the aircraft arrived at Darwin, and were then transported by road to Brisbane. The road transport of the aircraft caused some surprises for motorists going in the opposite direction. As one reader reported, not knowing that the Hawker Hunters were in the country, he was most intrigued to pass several trucks each carrying one or two of the aircraft. More news on these aircraft as it comes to hand.
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