7 July 1945 - Mishap with a Mustang at Bohle River Airfield

7 JULY 1945
MISHAP WITH A MUSTANG
AT BOHLE RIVER AIRFIELD

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P-51 Mustang

The first Mustang for 86 Squadron based at Bohle River airfield, A68-506 arrived at Bohle River on 5 July 1945 on transfer from 84 Squadron. The first Mustang on actual allotment from 6 AD arrived on 7 July 1945. Unfortunately the aircraft's tail-wheel retracted after landing and the tail was damaged.

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