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RAAF.Serial Type. C/N USAAF Serial Aircraft History
A68-500 P-51K-10-NT 111-30607 44-12474 Received 2 AD ex USA on 21/04/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 20/06/45.
To 76 Sqn on 13/09/45.
Trans to 3 AD for storage 08/01/46.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-501 P-51K-10-NT 111-30608 44-12475 Received 2 AD ex USA on 21/04/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 05/08/45.
Crashed into sea while on training flight from Bhole River (QLD).
Suspected dive compressibility and loss of control.
Pilot was P/O F R Opray who was killed.
Salvaged and converted to components 13/09/45.
A68-502 P-51K-10-NT 111-30609 44-12476 Received 2 AD ex USA on 20/04/45.
Trans to 3 AD for storage 06/12/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-503 P-51K-10-NT 111-30610 44-12477 Received 2 AD ex USA on 19/04/45.
Issued No.2 OTU 29/05/45.
Trans to Mildura for storage 06/05/46.
To DAP for disposal 16/07/47.
A68-504 P-51K-10-NT 111-30611 44-12478 Received 2 AD ex USA on 18/04/45.
Issued 1 APU 01/06/45.
Trans to Point Cook for storage 12/06/47.
Some components removed and remainder to DAP for disposal 24/04/4507.
A68-505 P-51K-10-NT 111-30614 44-12481 Received 2 AD ex USA on 18/04/45.
Issued No.2 OTU 29/05/45.
To 1 AD for storage 08/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 23/09/49.
A68-506 P-51K-10-NT 111-30615 44-12482 Received 2 AD ex USA on 18/04/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 21/05/45.
Trans 86 Sqn 09/07/45.
Damaged during landing at Bhole River (QLD), collapsed tail wheel 09/07/45.
Pilot was F/O W G Bromhead 86Sqn.
To 3 AD for storage 07/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-507 P-51K-10-NT 111-30617 44-12484 Received 2 AD ex USA on 16/04/45.
Issued No.2 OTU 20/05/45.
Crashed at Gol Gol (NSW) 05/06/45.
Prop broke off and hit Starboard wing.
Pilot  P/O G Chester of 2 OTU killed.
Converted to components 07/08/45.
A68-508 P-51K-10-NT 111-30618 44-12485 Received 2 AD ex USA on 16/04/45.
Issued No.2 OTU 20/05/45.
To 3 AD for storage 30/10/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-509 P-51K-10-NT 111-30620 44-12487 Received 2 AD ex USA on 20/04/45.
Issued Test & Ferry Sqn 04/06/45.
Issued 1 APU 22/07/45.
To 1 AD for storage 17/06/46.
To DAP for disposal 23/09/49.
A68-510 P-51K-10-NT 111-30622 44-12489 Received 2 AD ex USA on 19/04/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 20/06/45.
To 6 AD for storage 11/10/45.
To DAP for disposal 22/12/47.
A68-511 P-51K-10-NT 111-30623 44-12490 Received 2 AD ex USA on 20/04/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 20/06/45.
Trans to 82 Sqn 13/09/45.
Hit Grader on takeoff at Labaun Airstrip 17/09/45.
Engine failed on take-off when pilot failed to ensure fuel selector was operated to full length.
Pilot was F/Sgt J M McArthur 82Sqn.
Converted to components 18/10/45.
A68-512 P-51K-10-NT 111-30624 44-12491 Received 2 AD ex USA on 21/04/45.
Issued No.2 OTU 26/05/45.
To 1 AD for storage 08/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 23/09/49.
A68-513 P-51K-10-NT 111-30626 44-12493 Received 2 AD ex USA on 14/04/45.
Issued 1 APU 28/05/45.
To 1 AD for storage 22/07/46.
To DAP for disposal 23/09/49.
A68-514 P-51K-10-NT 111-30630 44-12497 Received 2 AD ex USA on 20/04/45.
Issued 1 Engineering School 25/05/45.
Became Instructional Airframe No.1 03/08/45.
Disposed of 10/06/47.
A68-515 P-51K-10-NT 111-30632 44-12499 Received 2 AD ex USA on 19/04/45.
Issued No.2 OTU 31/05/45.
Trans to Mildura for storage 06/05/46.
To DAP for disposal 16/07/47.
A68-516 P-51K-10-NT 111-30634 44-12501 Received 2 AD ex USA on 21/04/45.
Issued No.2 OTU 26/05/45.
To 1 AD for storage 10/12/45.
To DAP for disposal 16/07/47.
Sold 20/07/50.
A68-517 P-51K-10-NT 111-30636 44-12503 Received 2 AD ex USA on 21/04/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 08/07/45.
To 6 AD for storage 29/10/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-518 P-51K-10-NT 111-30655 44-12522 Received 6 AD ex USA on 28/04/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 04/07/45, 82 Sqn 18/09/45 & 22 RSU 06/11/45.
To 3 AD for storage 04/02/46.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-519 P-51K-10-NT 111-30676 44-12543 Received 6 AD ex USA on 28/04/45.
 Issued 86 Sqn 28/07/45.
To 6 AD for storage 18/12/45.
To DAP for disposal 22/12/47.
A68-520 P-51K-10-NT 111-30680 44-12547 Received 6 AD ex USA on 28/04/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 28/07/45.
To 3 AD for storage 29/10/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-521 P-51K-10-NT 111-30681 44-12548 Received 6 AD ex USA on 28/04/45.
To DAP for disposal 22/12/47.
A68-522 P-51K-10-NT 111-30683 44-12550 Received 6 AD ex USA on 28/04/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 28/07/45.
To 3 AD for storage 13/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-523 P-51K-15-NT 111-30740 44-12607 Received 6 AD ex USA on 28/04/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 09/07/45.
To 3 AD for storage 30/10/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.

Highlight for Album: Mustang A68-523
A68-524 P-51K-15-NT 111-30649 44-12516 Received 2 AD ex USA on 30/04/45.
Damaged during take off at Richmond Aerodrome (NSW) 04/07/45.
Pilot was Group Captain S F Kearney 2AD.
Converted to components at 2 CRD 10/10/45.
A68-525 P-51K-15-NT 111-30736 44-12603 Received 2 AD ex USA on 28/04/45.
To 3 AD for storage 30/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-526 P-51K-15-NT 111-30737 44-12604 Received 2 AD ex USA on 28/04/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 08/07/45.
To 3 AD for storage 30/10/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.

Highlight for Album: Mustang A68-526
A68-527 P-51K-15-NT 111-30738 44-12605 Received 2 AD ex USA on 30/04/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 08/07/45.
To 3 AD for storage 30/10/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.

Mustang A68-527
A68-528 P-51K-15-NT 111-30739 44-12606 Received 2 AD ex USA on 30/04/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 05/08/45.
To 6 AD for storage 07/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 22/12/47.
A68-529 P-51K-15-NT 111-30741 44-12608 Received 2 AD ex USA on 27/04/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 08/07/45, Code LB-K.
To 3 AD for storage 30/10/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.

Highlight for Album: Mustang A68-529
A68-530 P-51K-15-NT 111-30742 44-12609 Received 2 AD ex USA on 30/04/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 05/08/45.
To 6 AD for storage 07/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 22/12/47.
A68-531 P-51K-15-NT 111-30743 44-12610 Received 2 AD ex USA on 30/04/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 05/08/45.
To 3 AD for storage 08/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-532 P-51K-15-NT 111-30744 44-12611 Received 2 AD ex USA on 30/04/45.
Trans 3 AD for storage 26/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-533 P-51K-15-NT 111-30745 44-12612 Received 2 AD ex USA on 30/04/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 10/08/45.
To 3 AD for storage 13/11/45.
o DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-534 P-51K-15-NT 111-30746 44-12613 Received 2 AD ex USA on 27/04/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 05/08/45.
To 3 AD for storage 07/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-535 P-51K-15-NT 111-30747 44-12614 Received 2 AD ex USA on 30/04/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 05/08/45.
To 6 AD for storage 05/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 22/12/47.
A68-536 P-51K-15-NT 111-30748 44-12615 Received 2 AD ex USA on 27/04/45.
Damaged during landing at Richmond Aerodrome (NSW) 22/07/45.
Pilot failed to ensure that U/C was locked.
Pilot was Sgt J Garnett 2AD.
To 3 AD for storage 26/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-537 P-51K-15-NT 111-30749 44-12616 Received 2 AD ex USA on 28/04/45.
Trans 3 AD for storage 19/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-538 P-51K-15-NT 111-30750 44-12617 Received 2 AD ex USA on 30/04/45.
Trans 3 AD for storage 29/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-539 P-51K-15-NT 111-30751 44-12618 Received 2 AD ex USA on 30/04/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 10/08/45.
To 3 AD for storage 13/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.

Mustang A68-539
A68-540 P-51K-15-NT 111-30752 44-12619 Received 2 AD ex USA on 28/04/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 05/08/45.
To 6 AD for storage 06/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 22/12/47.
A68-541 P-51K-15-NT 111-30753 44-12620 Received 2 AD ex USA on 30/04/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 10/08/45.
To 3 AD for storage 07/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-542 P-51K-15-NT 111-30754 44-12621 Received 2 AD ex USA on 27/04/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 08/07/45.
To 3 AD for storage 30/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-543 P-51K-15-NT 111-30756 44-12623 Received 2 AD ex USA on 30/04/45.
Trans 3 AD for storage 30/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-544 P-51K-15-NT 111-30757 44-12624 Received 2 AD ex USA on 30/04/45.
Trans 3 AD for storage 30/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-545 P-51K-15-NT 111-30758 44-12625 Received 2 AD ex USA on 30/04/45.
Trans 3 AD for storage 30/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-546 P-51K-15-NT 111-30759 44-12626 Received 2 AD ex USA on 28/04/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 05/08/45.
Crashed on heavy landing whilst intending to go-around at Bohle River Airfield QLD 05/08/45.
Pilot was F/Lt P M Boulton 2 AD. Suffered severe head injuries.
To 6 CRD for conversion to components 06/09/45.

Highlight for Album: Mustang A68-546
A68-547 P-51K-15-NT 111-30760 44-12627 Received 2 AD ex USA on 30/04/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 10/08/45.
To 3 AD for storage 13/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-548 P-51K-10-NT 111-30605 44-12472 Received 6 AD ex USA on 02/05/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 29/07/45.
To 3 AD for storage 30/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-549 P-51K-10-NT 111-30612 44-12479 Received 6 AD ex USA on 02/05/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 27/07/45.
Damaged by bird strike at 3000feet Bohle River QLD 05/10/45.
Pilot was F/Sgt T McCrohan 86Sqn.
To 13 ARD 17/10/45.
Converted to components 29/04/46.
A68-550 P-51K-10-NT 111-30616 44-12483 Received 6 AD ex USA on 02/05/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 04/07/45.
To 3 AD for storage 30/10/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-551 P-51K-10-NT 111-30613 44-12480 Received 6 AD ex USA on 02/05/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 04/07/45.
Issued 77 Sqn 13/09/45.
To 3 AD for storage 15/01/46.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-552 P-51K-10-NT 111-30625 44-12492 Received 6 AD ex USA on 02/05/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 29/07/45.
To 3 AD for storage 29/10/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-553 P-51K-10-NT 111-30637 44-12504 Received 6 AD ex USA on 02/05/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 09/07/45.
To 3 AD for storage 29/10/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-554 P-51K-10-NT 111-30619 44-12486 Received 6 AD ex USA on 07/05/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 29/07/45.
To 3 AD for storage 29/10/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-555 P-51K-10-NT 111-30621 44-12488 Received 6 AD ex USA on 07/05/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 05/08/45.
To 3 AD for storage 07/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-556 P-51K-10-NT 111-30627 44-12494 Received 6 AD ex USA on 07/05/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 05/08/45.
To 3 AD for storage 07/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 22/12/47.
A68-557 P-51K-10-NT 111-30629 44-12496 Received 6 AD ex USA on 07/05/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 04/07/45.
Issued 77 Sqn 06/11/45.
Crashed on take off at Labuan Strip 12/12/45.
Pilot was F/O L D G McKay.
Converted to components 31/01/46.

Highlight for Album: Mustang A68-557
A68-558 P-51K-10-NT 111-30631 44-12498 Received 6 AD ex USA on 07/05/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 04/07/45.
Due to airframe being unserviceable at Biak, allotted to 13 ARD pending decision.
Converted to components 01/10/46.
A68-559 P-51K-10-NT 111-30633 44-12500 Received 6 AD ex USA on 07/05/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 20/07/45.
Issued 76 Sqn 08/10/45.
To 2 AD for storage 08/01/46.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-560 P-51K-10-NT 111-30635 44-12502 Received 6 AD ex USA on 07/05/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 29/07/45. T
o 3 AD for storage 29/10/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-561 P-51K-10-NT 111-30638 44-12505 Received 6 AD ex USA on 07/05/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 12/07/45.
o 3 AD for storage 29/10/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-562 P-51K-10-NT 111-30641 44-12508 Received 6 AD ex USA on 07/05/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 28/07/45.
To 3 AD for storage 13/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-563 P-51K-10-NT 111-30642 44-12509 Received 6 AD ex USA on 07/05/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 21/07/45.
To 3 AD for storage 13/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.

Highlight for Album: Mustang A68-563
A68-564 P-51K-10-NT 111-30644 44-12511 Received 6 AD ex USA on 07/05/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 05/08/45.
Allotted to 13 ARD for repairs 13/11/45.
To 6 AD for storage 15/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 22/12/47.
A68-565 P-51K-10-NT 111-30645 44-12512 Received 6 AD ex USA on 07/05/45.
Issued 84 Sqn 04/07/45, Code: LB-V.
Force landed on takeoff Bohle River QLD 02/08/45.
To 6 AD 27/08/45.
Converted to components 10/09/45.

Highlight for Album: Mustang A68-565
A68-566 P-51K-10-NT 111-30646 44-12513 Received 6 AD ex USA on 07/05/45.
To DAP for disposal 22/12/47.
A68-567 P-51K-10-NT 111-30651 44-12518 Received 6 AD ex USA on 07/05/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 28/07/45. To 3 AD for storage 13/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-568 P-51K-10-NT 111-30639 44-12506 Received 6 AD ex USA on 24/05/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 13/08/45. To 3 AD for storage 08/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-569 P-51K-10-NT 111-30647 44-12514 Received 6 AD ex USA on 24/05/45.
Issued 86 Sqn 28/07/45.
To 3 AD for storage 07/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-570 P-51K-10-NT 111-30654 44-12521 Received 6 AD ex USA on 24/05/45.
Stored till sent to DAP for disposal 22/12/47.
A68-571 P-51K-15-NT 111-30742 44-12591 Received 2 AD ex USA on 23/05/45.
Trans to 3 AD 01/01/46.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-572 P-51K-10-NT 111-30643 44-12510 Received 2 AD ex USA on 23/05/45.
Trans to 3 AD 30/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-573 P-51K-10-NT 111-30648 44-12515 Received 2 AD ex USA on 23/05/45.
Trans to 3 AD 06/12/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-574 P-51K-10-NT 111-30652 44-12519 Received 2 AD ex USA on 23/05/45.
Trans to 3 AD 26/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-575 P-51K-10-NT 111-30653 44-12520 Received 2 AD ex USA on 23/05/45.
Trans to 3 AD 30/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-576 P-51K-10-NT 111-30677 44-12544 Received 2 AD ex USA on 23/05/45.
Trans to 3 AD 26/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-577 P-51K-10-NT 111-30682 44-12549 Received 2 AD ex USA on 23/05/45.
Trans to 3 AD 30/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-578 P-51K-10-NT 111-30684 44-12551 Received 2 AD ex USA on 23/05/45.
Trans to 3 AD 06/12/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-579 P-51K-10-NT 111-30650 44-12517 Received 2 AD ex USA on 25/05/45.
Trans to 3 AD 06/12/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-580 P-51K-10-NT 111-30678 44-12545 Received 2 AD ex USA on 25/05/45.
Trans to 3 AD 01/03/46.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-581 P-51K-10-NT 111-30679 44-12546 Received 2 AD ex USA on 25/05/45.
Trans to 3 AD 30/11/45.
To DAP for disposal 10/12/48.
A68-582 P-51K-10-NT 111-30755 44-12622 Received 3 AD ex USA on 12/06/45.
Stored till sent to DAP for disposal 22/12/47.
A68-583 P-51K-10-NT 111-30606 44-12473 Received 3 AD ex USA on 06/08/45.
Stored till sent to DAP for disposal 22/12/47.

 
     

The Author of this page is Steve Mackenzie.

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