A89-271

History:

10MAR62	Received at 10SQN Townsville ex USA.
20APR64	Despatched to CAC, Avalon for fitment of engine fire extinguishers (Mod 242).
09JUN64	Received at 10SQN ex CAC.
15OCT64	To 2AD for E service and probably repaint.
25MAR65	To 10SQN after E service.
24AUG67	Allotted 2AD ex 10SQN for Mods 298 and 309. (Date of return is not recorded).
13FEB68	To 2AD for E service.
13NOV68	To 10SQN after E service.
28MAR71	To 2AD for E service.
04AUG71	To 10SQN after E service.
05APR74	To 2AD for E service.
03DEC74	To 10SQN after E service.
07DEC76	Ferried to Laverton for conversion to parts.
21FEB77	To be declared to Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for disposal. Total of 5 Neptunes at Laverton plus 3 Neptunes at Townsville.
07JUN77	Disposal action to be carried out immediately.
05JUL77	Transferred to Sales.
29SEP77	Tenders closed for removal ex RAAF Laverton.
NOV77	Broken up by Cubra Metals.

 

Notes All P2V-7/SP-2H were classified as Mark 4 from the time of delivery.

Issue	Date	Remarks
3	11JUL23	Added two photos thanks to Maurice Ritchie. Image 1 Image 2
2	15NOV15	Added details of E services and final flight to Laverton.
1	24NOV02	Original issue.

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