GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT FACTORIES

AUSTRALIA

Aircraft production at Australian Government-owned factories began during Second World War with Bristol Beauforts and Beaufighters, and later included Lancasters and Lincolns (see Department of Aircraft production). Designed and produced Jindivik target aircraft, flown in 1952, after a piloted version, Pika, had flown in 1950. Built Mirage fighters and trainers for the RAAF in 1960s-1970s. Produced Nomad twin-engine STOL transport, first flown in July 1971. See AeroSpace Technologies of Australia (ASTA).


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