DC2 caravan

[Mwenenzi]

Aviation 'archaeological treasure' brings joy in unique caravan conversion

A plane that was once the talk of the nation and set speed records becomes a major restoration project in a country NSW front yard.

www.abc.net.au

But back in the 1930s, the unassuming caravan was once the fuselage of Australia's first modern commercial airliner, a DC-2, the Bungana.

Have seen on the web similar DC3 conversions onto truck chassis
And some flying boats that are now boats (no wings)

Another NSW DC2

Keeping Albury's Uiver aviation past alive — one rivet at a time

A group of passionate people eager to restore a vintage aircraft are determined not to let a few little rivets stand in the way of their success — 990,187 rivets to be exact.

www.abc.net.au

 

[PERLHR]

I believe this is a DC2..just recently arrived at HARS outside Sydney and spotted the other day. Renovation will be long but worthy.