Peebs
Senior Airman
Hi All,
Been quite a while since I've posted here, Life has transpired to leave
me no time to build models for quite a period, but finally have
some time to get back and enjoy this favored past time.
After having attended the recent RAAF 100 years of aviation air show at
RAAF Wiliams, Pt. Cook here in Melbourne, and seeing one of my favorite planes,
the RAAF museum's P-51D Mustang, i decided it would be fun to build a model of it.
I found this reference online:- A68-750 (AM-G) was the personal mount of Sqn Ldr Ron Susans (circa late 1946, early 1947)
whilst at 77 Squadron, Labuan before the squadron was transferred to Iwakuni Japan where
they seved until October 1950 when they were again transferred to Korea and the scheme was changed.
Having done some more investigation it seems Susans DSO DFC had quite an extensive career during and post war
flying different aircraft, and was appointed Commanding Officer of 77 Squadron in 1952, see attached link
09 Jan 1952 - TO LEAD 77 SQUADRON Appointment In Korea
From ADF Serials webpage :- A68-750 Type North American P-51D-25-NT U.S. serial number 44-84489
Received 6 AD ex USA on 06/08/45.
Issued 77 Sqn 12/11/45.
Served in Japan with 77 Sqn.
Returned to Aust in Nov 1948 and issued 78 Wing (Williamtown) 01/12/48.
On 30/11/50 allocated to School Land/Air Warfare.
On 15/03/51, approval given for conversion to components after removal of the engine.
History Card says intent was to use parts of the airframe as a target.
On 1/4/52 balance issued to DAP for disposal.
The real A68-750 is stored in California USA, pending restoration.
It did have the registration VH-POB reserved but that is now available for allocation.
The aircraft flying as A68-750 is really A68-170.
so it would appear the RAAF museum's P51 is A68-170, painted to represent A68-750
again from ADF serials:- A68-170 type CA-18 Mk.23
Delivered 1 AD ex CAC on 23/02/50.
Issued 78 Wing 20/07/50.
Had an engine failure and belly landed at
Williamtown on 30/09/1951 (repaired). Issued No.2 OTU 04/04/52.
Issued 23 (City of Brisbane) Sqn 02/11/53.
To 3 AD on 12/03/56.
Transferred to ATC on 07/03/59.
Was at Toowoomba QLD on display in 1964.
To RAAF Museum Point Cook
Named Duffy's Delight
Underwent 10 year restoration to airworthiness
Registered VH-SVU 28/08/95
Flown marked as A68-750/G-AM .
Been quite a while since I've posted here, Life has transpired to leave
me no time to build models for quite a period, but finally have
some time to get back and enjoy this favored past time.
After having attended the recent RAAF 100 years of aviation air show at
RAAF Wiliams, Pt. Cook here in Melbourne, and seeing one of my favorite planes,
the RAAF museum's P-51D Mustang, i decided it would be fun to build a model of it.
I found this reference online:- A68-750 (AM-G) was the personal mount of Sqn Ldr Ron Susans (circa late 1946, early 1947)
whilst at 77 Squadron, Labuan before the squadron was transferred to Iwakuni Japan where
they seved until October 1950 when they were again transferred to Korea and the scheme was changed.
Having done some more investigation it seems Susans DSO DFC had quite an extensive career during and post war
flying different aircraft, and was appointed Commanding Officer of 77 Squadron in 1952, see attached link
09 Jan 1952 - TO LEAD 77 SQUADRON Appointment In Korea
From ADF Serials webpage :- A68-750 Type North American P-51D-25-NT U.S. serial number 44-84489
Received 6 AD ex USA on 06/08/45.
Issued 77 Sqn 12/11/45.
Served in Japan with 77 Sqn.
Returned to Aust in Nov 1948 and issued 78 Wing (Williamtown) 01/12/48.
On 30/11/50 allocated to School Land/Air Warfare.
On 15/03/51, approval given for conversion to components after removal of the engine.
History Card says intent was to use parts of the airframe as a target.
On 1/4/52 balance issued to DAP for disposal.
The real A68-750 is stored in California USA, pending restoration.
It did have the registration VH-POB reserved but that is now available for allocation.
The aircraft flying as A68-750 is really A68-170.
so it would appear the RAAF museum's P51 is A68-170, painted to represent A68-750
again from ADF serials:- A68-170 type CA-18 Mk.23
Delivered 1 AD ex CAC on 23/02/50.
Issued 78 Wing 20/07/50.
Had an engine failure and belly landed at
Williamtown on 30/09/1951 (repaired). Issued No.2 OTU 04/04/52.
Issued 23 (City of Brisbane) Sqn 02/11/53.
To 3 AD on 12/03/56.
Transferred to ATC on 07/03/59.
Was at Toowoomba QLD on display in 1964.
To RAAF Museum Point Cook
Named Duffy's Delight
Underwent 10 year restoration to airworthiness
Registered VH-SVU 28/08/95
Flown marked as A68-750/G-AM .