PPG Coatings Used in Restoration of Canberra Bomber Aircraft
Refurbishment completed in preparation for 2021 Australian International Airshow
AVALON, Australia – PPG’s aerospace business in Australia collaborated with AMDA Foundation Limited and Aviat Global to revitalize a piece of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) history – a Canberra Bomber aircraft (serial number A84-232).
Built at the Government Aircraft Factory (GAF) in Avalon in 1956, A84-232 served with the No. 2 RAAF Squadron as part of the 35th Tactical Fighter Squadron, U.S. 7th Air Force, from August 1967 to June 1971. From 1971 to 1972, the aircraft was one of six Canberra Bombers to be modified for aerial survey work, carrying on this role until it was retired from service in 1982. The aircraft was later issued back to the GAF for restoration and eventual display.