IN SERVICE WITH 36 SQN RAAF AS VH-CXL

Although of poor quality, this is the only known photograph of the DC-3 as VH-CXL. The photo was taken between August 1943 and late March 1944 while the DC-3 was serving with 36 Squadron RAAF based at Townsville, Queensland. As the aeroplane is only on loan to the RAAF, it still carries the USAAF star. Note also the radio call-sign VH-CXL (with a hyphen) on the fin and rudder.

Photo: George Redding

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