Status: Airworthy (undergoing overhaul)
Specifications
Serial A68-107 / VH-AUB
Type Fighter
Crew 1
Manufacturer Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation
Date Built 1947
Country Australia
Wingspan 11.28 m
Length 9.83 m
Weight (empty) 3,567 kg
Engine Packard Merlin V-1650-7
Max Speed 636 kph
Armament 6 x .50 calibre machine guns, 2 x 454 kg bombs or up to 10 rockets
Service History
The CAC Mustang is an Australian variant of the North American P-51, built under licence by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation toward the end of World War II. A68-107 is one of Australia’s most famous and oldest warbirds, being the first warbird registered in Australia. Produced in 1947 for the RAAF, the aircraft moved into civil use in 1958. It was acquired and restored by Col Pay at Scone and registered in 1980.
Restoration
Restored by Col Pay at Scone. The aircraft is displayed in a typical post-war colour scheme and is currently nearing the end of an overhaul.