by Steve Mackenzie

5 SFTS 3-12-45 Forced landing at Corowa, NSW at 1045 hrs due to engine failure at 7,000 feet. Pilot Cpl Van Der Weyer not injured

Profile of A20-609 at 5 SFTS in colours same as 439 previously.

A20-657 at 1 APU in 1944.

Profile of A20-657 at 1 APU in overall Trainer Yellow. Canopy frames were Natural Metal except the centre one. 'Blue/White' roundels in six positions, plus fin flashes. Fuselage serials and '657' code in Black.

A20-617 of 86 Sqn at Bohle River in 1945. This airframe is well known, being the box art subject of Special Hobby kit 72473. What was not known previously is that had a Black anti-glare panel at one stage per image a (when enlarged, only example I have ever seen of such during WWII). Remnants of the Black can just be seen around the edges in image c. Black serials and '617'.

Profile of A20-617 with 86 Sqn in overall Trainer Yellow. Canopy frames were Yellow except the rear ones in Natural Metal. Blue/White roundels in six positions and fin flashes.

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