Although
this photo was taken for the benefit of the RAN Wessex helicopter
(WA200) in the foreground, it also provides an excellent view of Adastra's
Hangar 13 at Mascot. It is estimated that the photo would have been
taken in late 1966, based on the following. DC-3 VH-AGU, which can
be seen inside the hangar with its tail elevated, received modifications
to its aeromag equipment around October 1966. Hudson VH-SMM, which
can be seen on the apron, was photographed inside the hangar in December
1966 having major modifications to the nose compartment. The Hudson
emerged from the hangar in February 1967 re-registered as VH-AGJ.
Therefore it would appear that when this photo was taken, the Hudson
was waiting to enter the hangar after the DC-3 was completed. |