A Douglas SC-54D Skymaster modified by Convair for use by the Air Rescue Service. This aircraft was kept on standby for carrying paratroop medics and liferafts for dropping to U-2 pilots unfortunate enough to ditch in the sea.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-4 / C-54 / R5D Skymaster - СШАUSA - 1942

This view of a WU-2A shows the forward-facing scoop directly below the engine intake, which housed a particle-sampling inlet. As well as the air-sampling pods, reports Mr Williams, the WU-2As carried reconnaissance pods in their fuselage undersides on every flight - these were removed immediately upon landing and taken to a secure building under guard. The air samples, meanwhile, were tested by staff from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation laboratories.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed U-2 - СШАUSA - 1955

Lockheed WU-2A 56-6714 on the apron at East Sale. The tail has been placed on a towing dolly ready for moving into the hangar. Note the U-2's characteristically flexible wing, supported by outriggers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed U-2 - СШАUSA - 1955

Lockheed WU-2A 56-6715 receiving some maintenance on the apron at East Sale.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed U-2 - СШАUSA - 1955

Wingtip skid with flying Kangaroo emblem, the unofficial Crowflight badge.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed U-2 - СШАUSA - 1955

WU-2A 56-6715 receiving maintenance on the tarmac at RAAF East Sale.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed U-2 - СШАUSA - 1955

Douglas C-124 Globemaster II 51-0099 of the Military Air Transport Squadron (MATS), USAF, unloading equipment and supplies required at RAAF East Sale for Operation Crowflight 2.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas C-124 Globemaster II - СШАUSA - 1949

Another view of C-124 Globe­master II 51-0099 unloading at RAAF Sale. The clown-like black nose conceals the radar antenna.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas C-124 Globemaster II - СШАUSA - 1949