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Caption is incorrect. This is a Fairchild 82A, CF-AXB (c/n 36) operated by Dominion Skyways. See: 1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/Trempe/8805.htm

Thanks! I'll have a look at the original and see where the confusion lies. Often we get information from the donor of the photo and the donor is not always correct.

The civil version of the P-12, this is a Boeing 100, registration N873H (ex- NC873H, NX873H), c/n 1144. The photo appears to have been taken during the time it was owned and operated by Tallmantz Aviation. It is currently owned by Kermit Weeks, and is under restoration after it was seriously damaged by Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

A scale model here: wingsofintent.blogspot.com/2013/10/boeing-100-paul-mantz-...

The MARIPOSA docked at Circular Quay East on 16th July 1934 and the following day, 17th July, the floating crane TITAN unloaded Kingsford Smith's aeroplane onto a barge for transport to Anderson Park, Neutral Bay.
The reference to Woolloomooloo in an error.

avro99 Yes, the shipping intelligence indicates the Mariposa was berthed at Circular Quay No. 2 wharf...which is where this pic was taken...

I gather this pic (below) might have been taken shortly before the Mariposa departed from the US...
- SMH, 19th July, 1934...item re the authorities moving to stop Kingsford Smith using the name 'ANZAC'...

NLA Fairfax pic of the aircraft at Anderson Park, Neutral Bay...see comments/links here...

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