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This close-up of DC-3 VH-DAS taken at Eagle Farm, Brisbane on 27 June
1971 shows to advantage the additional astrodome on the side of the
fuselage. This was installed for the benefit of the navigator. A similar
astrodome was fitted on the starboard side. The location of the door
evidently precluded locating the port astrodome in the same location
as the starboard astrodome which was slightly lower. This view also
shows the custom made spinners which were intended to prevent the oil
in the propellor dome from sludging in the cold temperatures at high
altitude. During testing, even in outside air temperatures as low as
minus 50C, it was not necessary to exercise the props periodically.
Photo: Ron Cuskelly (ND384) |
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