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Picture Manufacturer Model Notes

100_0482
Commonwealth Boomerang This stubby little fighter was the result of the urgent need for Australia to protect itself from Japanese attacks after Pearl Harbor. It was based on available North American Texan components and was quickly put into production. It was tough and maneuverable, and gave valuable ground support.

100_0449
Commonwealth CA-3 Wirraway This Aussie trainer was also used as a bomber, fighter, ground attack and reconnaissance plane.

100_0539
Commonwealth CA-15 This excellent Australian-designed fighter bore a passing resemblance to the Mustang. Only one prototype was built.

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Commonwealth Wackett A trainer named after its designer. Built from scratch.

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Commonwealth Woomera Australia built its own torpedo bomber, but development was slow and it never reached production. Built from scratch.

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De Havilland Mosquito FB VI Australia undertook the construction of its own Mosquitoes. This is one of their fighter-bomber models.

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