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."
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