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April 2015 African Pilot 47

in honour of the unit’s 50th anniversary celebrations. In 1996 and 1998 she

participated in two President’s Trophy Air Races. Finally, after accumulating 7 350

fl ying hours, number 748 was retired and placed in storage after her last service fl ight

on 13 October 2006. Five years later, she was assigned to the SAAF Museum, which

used her primarily as a static exhibit, until a decision was made last year to restore

her to fl ying condition. On 27 February, Colonels Steve Odendaal and Darrel Wright

successfully completed number 748’s fi rst test fl ight since her restoration. According

to the museum’s commanding offi cer Lt. Col. Mike O’ Conner, aviation enthusiasts will

soon be able to see the museum’s Douglas DC-3 and Tiger Moth in fl ight as well.

Lt. Col Mike O’ Conner, Lt. Col. Darrel Wright,
Lt. Col. Steve Odendaal, Project Leader F/Sgt. Corné Botha