Mirage IIIO(F) A3-18 of No 75 Squadron at Richmond October 10 1965. Natural metal finish with auxiliary fuel tanks and Sidewinder missile.
The chosen ones
RAAF opts for the French connection
Name “Tweety Pie” under forward cockpit window. Crashed April 1 1974 near Butterworth, Malaysia following engine failure. Pilot ejected safely with minor injuries. eric allen
On February 20 1963, Minister for Air James Fairbairn said the Government had taken options on a further 40 Mirage IIIs. It took total orders to 100 as, some months earlier, provision in the second triennium of re-equipment planning increased the initial order from 30 to 60.
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