Duke of Gloucester's Plane at the Airport

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TitleDuke of Gloucester's Plane at the AirportPhoto Number006252Date1946DescriptionThe Briggs family visited the airport to see the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester on their visit to the Illawarra in 1946.

First Flight 10/11/44.
Delivered RAF 246 Sqn 09/02/45.
Transferred to RAAF as 'Endeavour' and allocated A74-1 10/03/45.
To 1 AD 19/03/45. To Governor Generals Flight 02/04/45.
To 17 RSU for engine change 10/04/45.
To Governor Generals Flight 11/04/45.
Although the RAAF identification number A74 was allocated, the York retained the original serial MW140,
RAF markings were exchanged for the contemporary RAAF blue and white roundels and flashes.
The York was used for long-range flights including the Duke's tour of New Guinea, New Britain, and Bougainville Island.
The flight was terminated on July 5 1945, because of the death of the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon John Curtin.
On two occasions (20/09/1945 & 05/10/1945 )"Endeavour" was flown to Singapore to evacuate ex-POWs,
On the first return journey a record flight was established between Perth and Canberra.
On January 17 1947, "Endeavour" departed from Mascot and arrived in England on January 23 1947,
Aircraft handed back to the Air Ministry.
06/01/48, RAF 24 Sqn.
03/52, Withdrawn & stored RAF 12MU Kirkbride, Cumbria, UK,
07/09/54 Aviation Jersey - later broken up.
Information from ADF-Serials website - link below.PlaceShellharbour AirportLocationAlbion Park RailDonorPaine, BettyExternal LinkVisit of Duke and Duchess of GloucesterADF-Serials

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