A World War II classic will soon make the Point Cook RAAF Museum home.
The museum has acquired the last existing P-40E Kittyhawk aircraft, which is being painstakingly restored before going on display.
RAAF Museum director David Gardner said the fuselage, which had been sent to Wangaratta for restoration, was expected to be returned by Christmas.
The aircraft served with the RAAF’s No.75 Squadron in its 44-day defence of Port Moresby in 1942.
The Kittyhawk was damaged by enemy aircraft and had to be sent back to Australia for repairs.
It served out the remainder of the war with the No.2 Operational Training Unit at Mildura. The mainplanes, or wings of the aircraft, have already been restored.
Mr Gardner said the museum would display the Kittyhawk once the restoration was complete, but it wasn’t planning to fly the aircraft because of its distinguished history.
Details: www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseum/
