The DCA’s Douglas DC-3 VH-CAN (c/n 13506) was formerly VH-ASD and took up its new identity on 9 August 1950 following a change of policy concerning Departmental registration marks. It is seen here in flight at an unknown date in the 1950s in the Melbourne area.

This aircraft went on to have a long career with the Department, being the last of the DC-3s to be retired. It was engaged on airways survey work for much of that time. Click here to see the aircraft in a later colour scheme.

(Photo: CAHS collection)

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