A crowded
Adastra hangar at Mascot in 1956. The only aeroplane which can be positively
identified is Anson VH-AVT. This Anson was re-registered VH-AGA in March
1957. The Dragon in the foreground is probably VH-AGC which Adastra
sold in September 1958. Edge Adams seems to recall that the Hudson is
VH-AGG. It is believed that VH-AGG was the only Hudson to carry an unfaired
DF loop so this probably is VH-AGG. The earthworks going on in front
of the hangar suggest that this might be Hangar 13 which Adastra occupied
around this time. Aircraft magazine of September 1956 states:
"The new £35,000 hangar is now nearing completion at Sydney Airport,
but occupation date is uncertain due to delay in construction of taxiways
to give aircraft access to the new tarmac area." Photo:
Edge Adams (EA-01)
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