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Without doubt the most spectacular of all Australian target tugs was the DAP Beaufighter.
Past their prime in the strike role, a handful of Beaufighters were converted to tow targets
and served with No.30 Squadron until the mid 1950’s
The museums first Fairey Firefly WD828 seen at Moorabbin immediately after its ferry
flight from Sydney in 1967. The aircraft retains its target tow scheme, cable guide and tail
wheel guard, but the belly winch was removed prior to the ferry flight.
