JK0511 Accession Number: JK0511

Description

Two P51 Mustang Fighter aircraft formerly used by No. 77 Squadron RAAF in Korea, lined up on the tarmac of the RAAF base at Iwakuni. The serial number on the closest aircraft is A68-723. The aircraft was given to the South Korean Air Force (ROKAF) on this day. A68-729 was also transferred on this day and is most likely the aircraft behind A68-723.

Details

Accession Number
JK0511
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
26 November 1952
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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