On This Day - December 13, 1947.

The Australian National Airways Douglas DC-3-232A VH-ABR 'Kanana' was badly damaged whilst taking-off at Mildura Airport, Victoria, when an engine failed and the undercarriage collapsed. It was repaired and returned to service. This was its third major accident.

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On This Day - December 13, 1963.

The Ansett-ANA Douglas DC-6B entered service.

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