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Taken 25-Apr-25


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Category:Transportation
Subcategory:Airplanes
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Keywords:DC 3, Douglas DC-3/C-47, Sydney, Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA, VH-AES, aircraft, airplane, australia, aviation, flight, flying, historical, nsw, sky, transport, ‘Hawdon’
Photo Info

Dimensions3796 x 2531
Original file size2.15 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spacesRGB
Date taken25-Apr-25 12:30
Date modified30-Jun-25 11:59
Shooting Conditions

Camera makeNIKON CORPORATION
Camera modelNIKON D850
Focal length195 mm
Focal length (35mm)195 mm
Max lens aperturef/4
Exposure1/1000 at f/18
FlashNot fired
Exposure bias0 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Shutter priority
ISO speedISO 800
Metering modePattern
The restored Douglas DC-3/C-47 VH-AES ‘Hawdon’ in flight

The restored Douglas DC-3/C-47 VH-AES ‘Hawdon’ in flight

Built for the United States Airforce in 1942 and named 'Shanghai Lil' the Douglas DC-3/C-47 VH-AES was sold to the Comonwealth of Australia in 1944 and then to Trans-Australia Airlines in 1946. The aircraft was then named 'Hawdon’. Seen flying over Picken Oval at Croyden Park on ANZAC Day 2025.