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Old 03-08-12, 03:03
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I recall reading somewhere, the USAAC had a section based in Brisbane ( Archerfield ? ) where captured Jap aircraft were test flown . Imagine the sight of a Zero flying around the Brisbane area during WW2 .

Can anyone confirm this ?


Found the site http://www.ozatwar.com/usaaf/atiu.htm



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