A89-271


Type: L-726 Neptune P2V-7/SP-2H
MSN: 726-7271
Previous Identities: 149071

History:

10MAR62 Received at 10SQN Townsville ex USA.
20APR64 Despatched to CAC, Avalon for fitment of engine fire extinguishers (Mod 242).
09JUN64 Received at 10SQN ex CAC.
15OCT64 To 2AD for E service and probably repaint.
25MAR65 To 10SQN after E service.
24AUG67 Allotted 2AD ex 10SQN for Mods 298 and 309. (Date of return is not recorded).
13FEB68 To 2AD for E service.
13NOV68 To 10SQN after E service.
28MAR71 To 2AD for E service.
04AUG71 To 10SQN after E service.
05APR74 To 2AD for E service.
03DEC74 To 10SQN after E service.
07DEC76 Ferried to Laverton for conversion to parts.
21FEB77 To be declared to Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for disposal. Total of 5 Neptunes at Laverton plus 3 Neptunes at Townsville.
07JUN77 Disposal action to be carried out immediately.
05JUL77 Transferred to Sales.
29SEP77 Tenders closed for removal ex RAAF Laverton.
NOV77 Broken up by Cubra Metals.

 

Notes

  • All P2V-7/SP-2H were classified as Mark 4 from the time of delivery.


Issue Date Remarks
3 11JUL23
Added two photos thanks to Maurice Ritchie. Image 1 Image 2
2 15NOV15
Added details of E services and final flight to Laverton.
1 24NOV02
Original issue.





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