Ever wondered how a WWII bomber ended up inside our airport? Throwback to 2016, when the meticulously restored Lockheed Hudson Bomber A16-105 was installed at Canberra Airport. This WWII-era workhorse flew missions in Papua and New Guinea before serving as a survey aircraft post-war. After years of restoration by the Australian War Memorial, it took its place at the terminal reminding all who pass through of the bravery, service, and innovation that shaped Australia’s aviation legacy. | Canberra

RCAF Hudson Bomber during World War Two

A fast, hard-hitting patrol bomber derived from a civilian airliner. ✈️ Serving with the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Allied forces, the PV-1 Ventura flew anti-submarine patrols, convoy escort, reconnaissance, and bombing missions over the Atlantic and Pacific. Though demanding to fly, its speed and payload made it a valuable step between early patrol aircraft and more specialized maritime bombers. A transitional but important aircraft in Allied naval air power. | WW2 Sky Stories