Australia's first jet fighter entered service with the RAAF in 1949. De Havilland Australia at Bankstown, NSW, built 190 of these aircraft in both single seat and dual seat versions. This single seat fighter version was purchased from the Mildura Warbirds Museum in 1989.

CREW: Single Seat (Pilot only).

ENGINE: Rolls Royce 5000lb S.T. Nene 2 Turbo Jet.

WINGSPAN: 11.6M (38").

LENGTH: 9.4M (31").

MAX SPEED: 880KPH (548MPH) At 30,000 FT.

ARMAMENT: 4 x 20mm Hispano Cannons.

HISTORY: This was the first type of jet fighter used by the RAAF. These aircraft were produced at Bankstown, NSW and introduced into service in 1949. The aircraft has a single jet engine, a laminated wooden fuselage and aluminium wings and tail booms.

This aircraft A79-202 began service in 1951 at Williamtown, NSW. In 1953 it was damaged due to a wheels up landing. Following repairs, it served with Citizen Air Force Squadron No. 21 and 23. In 1960 it was withdrawn from active use and declared an instructional airframe. The aircraft was then used for training by the S.A. Air Training Corps at Barton Tce. North Adelaide until disposed of in 1969.