| RAAF Serial |
Mk |
Aircraft History |
| A9-601 |
Mk VIII |
20/02/44 Rec 1AD ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#29434 and #31373. 23/06/44 Rec 5Ad Storage ex 1AD. 29/06/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 31/07/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 6/08/44 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. 15/11/44 Accident at Tadji Strip when during night landing, the starboard engine failed to be throttled back, causing the a/c to swing to port and crash into soft ground. The a/c immediately caught fire, with the crew escaping before the bombload of three 250lb Anti-Submarine Bombs exploded, completely destroying the a/c. TTHRs 142.35. Crew: W/O Donald George Johnson Serv#415993, Nav(B) W/O Jack Alfred Rolfe Serv#415553, and WAGs F/Sgt S Ryder and F/Sgt Mervyn Nash Serv#439319 were not injured. 24/11/44 Rec 12RSU ex 100 Sqn RAAF. 14/12/44 Write off per File#09/16/2179 Minute #2 dated 28/11/44. W/O Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#29434 and #31373. |
| A9-602 |
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29/02/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#30382 and #31402. 29/05/44 Rec 15ARD RP(Res Pool) ex 5AD. 05/06/44 Pilot on ferry from 15ARD to Nadzab found that the pitch levers would not operate airscrew in either automatic or manually operated position. On approach to land at Nadzab Strip, engines at 900RPM, airspeed at 100 knots, it appeared to him he was overshooting and lowered his flaps, before the undercarriage was locked. In an attempt to go around again, Pilot had failed to allow sufficient time for undercarriage to come down and to lock, thus undercarriage collapsed and the a/c crashed landed. Crew: Pilot: F/Sgt Allan Ditchburn Serv#409388, F/Sgt George Victor Lewis Serv#428010, F/Sgt Selwyn Thomas James Serv#421335 and F/Sgt Aubrey Allan Hasler Serv#422045 were not injured. 05/06/44 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. 13/06/44 Rec 11RSU ex 100 Sqn RAAF. 05/08/44 Rec 10RSU ex 11RSU.12/01/45 Rec 8 Sqn RAAF ex 10RSU. 07/01/46 Issued 100 Sqn RAAF ex 8 Sqn RAAF . 25/06/46 A/c approved for destruction Finschhafen, PNG per HQ Letter #161092 AMSE File# 9/86/43. |
| A9-603 |
Mk VIII |
23/02/44 Rec 1AD ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#31383 and #31686 27/03/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 1AD. 25/05/444 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 06/07/44 Rec 1 Sqn RAAF ex 5AD. 24/10/44 Rec 18RSU ex 1 Sqn RAAF. 03/01/45 Rec 1 Sqn RAAF ex 18RSU. 19/01/45 15ARD RP (Res Pool) 1 Sqn RAAF. 18/02/45 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded QH-B and named "Cock 'O The North". 25/10/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 100 Sqn RAAF. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD.
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| A9-604 |
Mk VIII |
02/03/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. GR/B. 15/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 25/05/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 02/07/44 Rec 1 Sqn RAAF ex 5AD. 26/10/44 Rec 14ARD ex 1 Sqn RAAF. 25/01/45 Allotment 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 14ARD. 26/01/45 Allotment cancelled. 27/01/45 TTHRs 240hrs. 26/05/45 Rec 12RSU ex 14ARD. 18/06/45 Rec 7 Sqn RAAF ex 12RSU. Coded KT-J. 25/11/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 7 Sqn RAAF. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-605 |
Mk VIII |
23/02/44 Rec 1AD ex DAP. 0907hrs 15/06/44 Laverton Aerodrome was being air tested when port engine failed on take-off at 95-100 knots, resulting in a wheels up landing due to lack of speed to go around or clearance to avoid a stone fence on the northern side of aerodrome. Crew: F/Lt Malcolm Wilbur Baker Serv#406127, Passengers LAC C R Matters Serv#48581, LAC Albert Hurtle Smith Serv#59658 and AC1 Frederick Sydney Sumner Serv#125327 were not injured. 18/09/44 Repaired in Unit. 13/11/44 Allotted DAP FB ex 1AD for modification to Mk IX per Specification 4/44. 20/11/44 Rec DAP ex 1AD. 20/11/44 To be renumbered A9-711. 17/12/44 Rec 1AD ex DAP. Refer A9-711 |
| A9-606 |
Mk VIII |
05/03/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP.GR/B. 30/05/44 Issued DAP ex 5AD. 31/05/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. 02/06/44 Rec 15ARD RP(Res Pool) ex 5AD. 02/06/44 Rec 15 Sqn RAAF ex 5AD. 03/06/44 Issued 5AD ex 15 Sqn RAAF. 08/06/44 Rec 15ARD RP ex 5AD. 19/06/44 Rec 8 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. 1327HRS 26/06/44 a/c was taking off from Tadji Strip and was 2/3rd the way down and travelling at 80 knots. A/c swung violently to starboard, but was corrected. Thinking that the power on the starboard engine had cut, he eased off power of the port engine to keep the a/c straight. By the time the pilot realised that the starboard tyre had been punctured, the a/c swung off the strip into the sand, causing the starboard then the port undercarriage collapsed. The a/c then skidded across the sand coming to rest at the end of the strip. Crew: Pilot: F/Sgt Patrick Edward Conrick Serv#417161, Nav(B) W/O John James Stoyel Serv#416461, W/O Gerald George Hill Serv#412457 and W/O Douglas Scott Latham Serv#409556 were uninjured. 10/07/44 Rec 12RSU ex 8 Sqn RAAF. 03/08/44 Write off per File#09/16/1776 Minute #2 dated 12/07/44. |
| A9-607 |
Mk VIII |
23/02/44 Rec 1AD ex DAP. GR/B. 27/03/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 1AD. 25/05/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 13/07/44 Rec 13ARD RP(Res Pool) ex 5AD. 06/08/44 Rec 7 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP. Coded KT-W. 17/04/45 Rec 12RSU ex 7 Sqn RAAF. 29/11/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 12RSU. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-608 |
Mk VIII |
09/03/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#32984 and #32108. 15/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 29/05/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 20/06/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 11/07/44 Rec 8 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. 28/12/44 Rec 15ARD ex 8 Sqn RAAF. 06/05/45 Rec 7 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD. Coded KT-V. 25/11/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 12RSU. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-609 |
Mk VIII |
28/02/44 Rec 1AD ex DAP. GR/B. 30/03/44 Issued 5AD Storage ex 1AD. 29/05/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 15/07/44 Rec 32 Sqn RAAF ex 5AD. Coded JM-S and named "Snifter". 2050hrs 12/12/44 Whilst during transiting a travel flight from Archerfield to Coffs Harbour, a/c experienced a port engine fire before landing, causing smoke to fill the cabin and thus restricting the pilot's vision. A/c overshot runway and was extensively damaged. Crew: Pilot: F/Lt Archer Frederick Glennie Broughton Serv#404768, Nav(B)F/O Colin Harold Balfort Serv#407137, WAG W/O Harry Hunter Willis Serv#402627 and LAC (Flt Mech) Sidney James Riles Serv#136520 were not injured.04/01/45 Rec 2CRD ex 32 Sqn RAAF. 09/01/45 Write off per File#09/16/2246 Minute #2 dated 21/12/44. |
| A9-610 |
Mk VIII |
12/03/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. GR/B. 15/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 16/06/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 29/06/44 Rec 1 Sqn RAAF ex 5AD. 07/11/44 Rec 4RSU ex 1 Sqn RAAF. 20/01/45 TTHRs 242hrs. 24/01/45 Rec 5AD ex 4RSU. 24/09/45 Rec 1AD T& F (Test and Ferry) Flt ex 5AD. 17/04/46 Rec 1AD Storage ex 1AD T& F Flt. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-611 |
Mk VIII |
29/02/44 Rec 1AD ex DAP. GR/B. 01/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 1AD. 25/06/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 18/07/44 Issued 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 26/07/45 Rec 8 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. 17/01/45 Rec 12RSU ex 8 Sqn RAAF. 22/06/45 Allotted 7 Sqn RAAF ex 12RSU. 16/07/45 Allotment cancelled. 11/10/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 12RSU. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-612 |
Mk VIII |
14/03/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#31412 and #30051.15/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 25/06/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 31/07/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 10/09/44 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded QH-A. 02/12/44 Rec 12RSU ex 100Sqn RAAF to repair lower starboard blower. 08/12/44 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 12RSU. 26/06/46 A/c approved for destruction per HQ Letter 161092 per AMSE file#9/86/43. |
| A9-613 |
Mk VIII |
23/02/44 Rec 1AD ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#29255 and #31387. 28/03/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 1AD. 19/09/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. Fitted with Dual Controls. 04/12/44 Rec 22 Sqn RAAF ex 5AD. 17/10/45 On ferry trip from Morotai to Higgins Field then to Forest Hill, when a/c was requested to divert to Daru Island after landing at Higgins Field to air evacuate a desperately ill woman on the request of the Senior medical Officer of the Army Hospital at Thursday Island. After making enquiries as to the suitability of the emergency landing airstrip (880yards long) on Daru Island, he felt he could land there. On landing successfully, (1645Hrs) the pilot felt the airstrip was much shorter than expected. The ill Woman turned out to be a "Samoan" girl of 6 years of age. However, on take-off, a/c hit hidden stump on strip at 55-60 knots, causing it to swing portside off the strip into a ditch, then sheering off both undercarriage legs before stopping and facing 270º to the take-off direction. 5AD Ferry Crew: Pilot: F/Lt Craig Kirkpatrick Serv#428326, F/O Geoffrey Harold Roper Serv#443799, F/Sgt P R Leunic, Cpl R A Howard and LAC A Leavers. But on this diversion flight, the crew was limited to two: Pilot: F/Lt Craig Kirkpatrick Serv#428326 and F/O Geoffrey Harold Roper Serv#443799, and on take-off from Daru Island, additionally with father of the 6yro girl, the 6yro girl and the Daru Island Medical Officer, Lt R Penny. All five were not injured in the crash. 04/12/45 Write off per File#09/16/2984 Minute #2 dated 30/10/45. Converted into components on site. Note: More than likely a Torres Strait Islander? |
| A9-614 |
Mk VIII |
16/03/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. 15/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 25/06/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 26/07/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 09/08/44 Rec 8 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded UV-J. 0930hrs 05/09/45 Accident, after a normal landing at Madang Aerodrome, A/c's brakes failed, and in fear of running off the end of the strip into a swamp, the pilot decided to ground loop the a/c to starboard with the a/c uncontrollability set in resulting in a 270º swing before being checked, resulting in the starboard undercarriage hitting a 3 foot ditch and manage to come out on power with no visible damage. Crew: Pilot: F/O Richard Cuthbert Nutt Serv#425739, Nav(B) F/O Herbert Ross Brown Serv#416090 and F/O William Thomas Howlett Serv#431567 were not injured. 13/09/45 Issued 10RSU ex 8 Sqn RAAF. 22/11/45 Survey. 28/11/45 Write off per File#09/16/2991 Minute #2 dated 31/10/45. |
| A9-615 |
Mk VIII |
26/03/44 Rec 1AD ex DAP. GR/B. 18/04/44 Allotted 5AD Storage ex 1AD. 21/05/44 Accident at Laverton Aerodrome when a/c had returned from Parafield after transporting a Test Pilot there to ferry RNEIAF Lodestar LT932 to Laverton, when on being taxied after landing when tail strut collapsed. Rivet mounting the tail strut had sheered. Crew: Pilot: F/Lt John Cecil Miles Serv#253616, F/Lt Malcolm Wilbur Baker Serv#406127, F/O Reginal John Hickman Serv#408195 and F/O Francis Henry Haw Serv#401691 were not injured. Repaired in Unit. 02/07/44 issued 5AD Storage ex 1AD. 02/07/44 on ferry flight to Forest NSW ex Laverton VIC, a/c forced landed 2 miles east of Tumut, NSW. Crew: NFDs. 10/07/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 1AD. 29/03/45 Survey Report. 14/05/45 Write off per File#09/16/1930 Minute #2 dated 02/07/44(Includes A9-585 and A9-615). Issued 2CRD ex 5AD. |
| A9-616 |
Mk VIII |
30/03/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#242 and 497. 15/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 25/06/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 16/08/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 12/09/44 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded QH-V. 08/02/45 Rec 12RSU ex 100 Sqn RAAF. 18/04/45 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 12RSU. 26/06/46 A/c approved for destruction per HQ Letter 161092 per AMSE file#9/86/43. |
| A9-617 |
Mk VIII |
23/03/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. GR/B. 15/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 07/07/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 04/08/44 Rec 15ARD RP(res Pool) ex 5AD. 1130hrs 17/08/44 Accident Wards Strip, Moresby PNG, when tail wheel assembly collapsed during landing run after landing normally. The rivets holding the tail fork shoulder to the plunger pulled away. Defect. TTHRs 23.05Hrs. Crew: Pilot: W/O Geoffrey Neil Butler Serv#409024,Nav(B) F/Sgt Leslie Bruce Miller Rowe Serv#418574, WAG F/Sgt Gordon Evan Webb Serv#430232 and F/Sgt Donald Lindsay Wenzel Serv#437181 were not injured. Repaired in Unit. 05/09/44 Rec 6 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD. 13/12/44 Accident Tadji Strip when a/c was being taxied to the strip on a travel flight to Madang, when on turning a corner in the taxiway, the brakes failed and the a/c ran into the kunai grass after which the starboard airscrew struck a stone. Crew: 1st pilot W/Cdr B C Waddy Serv#88, 2nd Pilot: W/O John Frederick McGibbon Serv#427129, and passengers W/O Phillip Archerald Atkin Serv#410432, W/O G P Harris Serv#66996 and W/O Ross Dudley Williams Serv#422773 were not injured. Repaired in Unit. 20/10/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 6 Sqn RAAF. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-618 |
Mk VIII |
26/04/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. 15/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 25/06/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 24/07/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 09/08/44 Rec 8 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD. 26/08/44 Accident when a/c approached to land at the emergency strip Kerowagi, PNG Highlands when on a travel flight to Nadzab. Pilot realised he was overshooting the short strip but was too late to go initiate a go around and passed the end of the strip, starboard undercarriage collapsed and crashed into trees on the side of the strip. TTHRs 46.30hrs. Crew: Pilot: P/O Eric Stuart Serv#408763, Nav(B) W/O Atholston Charles Edwin Snook Serv#400449, WAGs W/O Allan Douglas Garland Serv#409827 and F/O Victor John Jacobsen Serv#405912 were uninjured. 04/09/44 Rec 12RSU Det (Kerowagi) insitu ex 8 Sqn RAAF for conversion. 12/10/44 Write off per File#09/16/1931 Minute #2 dated 01/09/44. W/O Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#498 and #499. |
| A9-619 |
Mk VIII |
23/03/44 Rec 1AD ex DAP.GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#468 and #476. 26/03/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 16/08/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 23/09/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 19/10/44 Rec 6 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. 07/11/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 6 Sqn RAAF. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-620 |
Mk VIII |
26/04/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. 15/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 29/06/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 04/08/44 Rec 15ARD RP(Res Pool) ex 5AD. 15/09/44 Rec 8 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD. Coded UV-Q. 22/01/46 Rec 7AD Storage ex 8 Sqn RAAF. 29/07/46 To be stored Cat E . 31/01/51 Held Cat E 1AD Storage Det B. 17/02/53 Hull only sold to T Carr and G, Box 103 Broadway, Sydney for £102.10.0. 17/02/53 Instruments, fittings, and undercarriage sold to Hughes Trading Co. Pty Ltd. 678 Elizabeth St Melbourne. |
| A9-621 |
Mk VIII |
23/03/44 Rec 1AD ex DAP. GR/B. 16/02/44 Allotted 1APU(Air Performance Unit) for prototype installation of long range radar. 29/03/44 Rec 1APU ex 1AD. 23/08/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 1APU. 27/09/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 25/01/45 Rec 32 Sqn RAAF ex 5AD. 04/04/45 when a/c was engaged on a travel flight as authorised by AOR Eastern Area to Leyte, PI. when on return to Kamiri Strip, Noemfoor Island DNG, it was found that the a/c experienced some hydraulic sluggishness, requiring the use of the hand pump to lower the undercarriage. On the ground the hydraulic system was found to have air in it. It was drained and refilled., ready for an air test the next day. 05/04/45 Accident when following its take-off, it was found that the undercarriage failed to fully retract. All measures to lower the undercarriage failed, resulting in a crash landing after all the fuel in the fuel in the wing tanks had been jettisoned prior. TTHRs 335.25hrs. crew: Sqn Ldr Aleck Hugh Gelston Clarke Serv#400964 and F/lt(Act) Clifford William Richards Serv#402296 were not injured. Issued 47 OBU (Operational Base Unit) Noemfoor for conversion. 19/05/45 Write off per File#09/16/2510 Minute #2 dated 13/04/45. |
| A9-622 |
Mk VIII |
30/03/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#516 and #518. 15/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 07/07/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 16/08/44 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded QH-H. 29/01/45 Rec 10RSU ex 100 Sqn RAAF. 05/05/45 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 10RSU. 1700hrs 03/09/45 A/c crashed at Matapau ,in Sepic River Area, NG whilst returning from a leaflet drop per Army request. Ground party recovered crew and buried them near crash site on 07/09/45. TTHRs 352Hrs. Crew: Pilot W/O Cedric Ernest Hall Serv# 427321, Nav(B) F/O Arthur William Orman Serv#433001, WAGs F/Sgt John Albert Chellew Serv#433893 and F/Sgt William Henry Halyard Serv#439585 were killed. 17/11/45 Write off per File#09/16/2880 Minute #1 dated 18/09/45. W/O Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#516 and #518 |
| A9-623 |
Mk VIII |
26/03/44 Rec 1AD ex DAP. GR/B. 10/06/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 1AD. 27/05/44 Allotted DAP ex 5AD to replace defective turret. 12/07/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 25/08/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 12/09/44 Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP. 21/09/44 Rec 15ARD RP ex 15ARD. 26/11/44 Rec 7 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded KT-P. 24/10/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 7 Sqn RAAF. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-624 |
Mk VIII |
28/04/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. GR/B. 15/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 07/07/44 Rec 5ADex 5AD Storage. 31/07/44 Rec 15ARD RP(Res Pool) ex 5AD. 12/08/44 Rec 8 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. 0745hrs Zulu 10/11/44 ground collision Tadji Strip when A9-624 collided with A9-435 when taxying from dispersal between a/c. TTHRs 257.55Hrs. Crew: F/Sgt Edward Franklyn Morgan Serv#424437, Nav(B) F/Sgt John Weir Hamilton Serv#406757, WAGs F/Sgt Ernest Sydney Wood Serv#418729 and F/Sgt Brian Bardell Williams Serv#419067 were not injured. 11/12/44 Rec 26RSU ex 8 Sqn RAAF. 06/01/45 Rec 47OBU ex 26RSU. 12/01/45 Allotted use by Air Comodore U Ewart, AOC Pacific Echelon RAAF Headquarters. 03/04/45 Rec 11CU(Communications Unit) ex 47OBU. 11/07/45 Issued 4AD ex 11CU. 19/07/45 held Laverton Vic temporary with 1AD Test and Ferry Squadron. 30/07/45 Rec 1AD T&F Sqn ex 11CU. 21/09/45 Rec 4AD ex 1AD T&F Sqn. 17/10/45 Rec 1AD ex 4AD. 1500hrs 12/10/45 Accident when arrived at Laverton VIC ex Parafield on route to Forest Hill, when stopping at parking area, switched off and released brakes think groundies were chocking his a/c wheels. They did not place chocks as they were not the duty crew. A/c rolled into parked Vengeance A27-411 causing slight damage. Pilot: F/Lt Allan Torrens James Serv#406853 was not injured. Repaired in Unit. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 19/04/46 Rec 1AD Storage ex 1AD. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-625 |
Mk VIII |
26/03/44 Rec 1AD ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#472 and #485. 02/06/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 1AD. 07/07/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 02/08/44 Rec 15ARD RP(Res Pool) ex 5AD. 12/09/44 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded QH-D. 1104Hrs 16/03/45 Operational Loss, after taking off from Tadji Strip to takeg part as the third a/c in a line astern formation during a strike against Japanese posstions at Butt West, south of Kauk Plantation. No AAA was observed. When the a/c was on or near of its bomb release point, there was a large flash of flame and smoke, with the a/c completely disintegrating into very small pieces. Blast effect was felt by the other a/c near, and it was believed that all bombs exploded either simultaneously or that one bomb in the bomb bay had exploded prematurely and detonated the others. (Three days earlier A9-650 had exploded in an identical way during a bomb run over the Maprik area. It was believed that all bombs exploded either simultaneously or that one bomb had exploded prematurely and detonated the others. At Tadji, tests revealed that, in both cases (A9-650 and A9-625), the explosions were due to faulty No. 30 tail pistol fuses in the 100lb wing bombs). Crew: Pilot: Sqn Ldr Phillip Alexander Dey Serv# 402853, Nav(B) P/O Stuart Lindsay Lloyd Serv#416868, WAGs F/Sgt Clifford Newby Tonge Serv# 433966 and F/Sgt Gordon Arthur Peatfield Serv#433741 were all killed instantly. 03/05/45 Write off per File#09/16/2461 Minute #1 dated 26/03/45. W/O Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#472 and #485. |
| A9-626 |
Mk VIII |
27/04/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. GR/B.Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#507 and #515. 15/05/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 11/07/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 04/08/44 Issued 15ARD RP(Res Pool) ex 5AD. 10/09/44 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded QH-X. 0640Hrs 18/01/45 over Cape Moem , Wewak Area PNG. After completing bombing run with pilot's release, the Nav(B) took photographs from the rear port hatch of the results. The pilot, uncertain of the fact that all bombs were gone, jinked the a/c after informing the crew. The Nav(B) was seated and braced, but just before the a/c was jinked, he noticed a aluminium sea marker had become loose and therefore leaned over to fasten it just as the a/c jinked. F/O Stuart White's leg was caught and was broken. Crew on flight: Pilot: F/O Hugh Sterling Barton Serv#413104, Nav(B) F/O Stuart Ivan White Serv#423971, Observer F/Lt G R Cruger Serv#17037, and WAGs F/Sgt K A Pontt Serv#442392 and F/Sgt N Maxwell Serv#430933. Bad luck? No Good luck. 1030hrs 23/01/45, Mid Air collision whilst making simultaneous bombing runs on an enemy held village, Amuli, in the Perimbul Area PNG, when the starboard engine of A9-627 collided with A9-626 chopping off the tail empennage of that a/c. A/c plummeted to earth in an uncontrolled spiral dive, 300 yards from the target area and bursting into flames. Crew: Pilot: F/O Hugh Stanley Barton Serv#413104, Nav(B) F/O Richard Basil Webb Serv#434067, WAGs F/Sgt Kenneth Arthur Pontt Serv#422362, F/Sgt Kenneth Davis Serv#431015 and Passenger LAC (Fit IIA) Loris Charles Epps Serv# 57891 were all killed. 01/02/45 Write off per File#09/16/2349 Minute #1 dated 30/01/45. W/O Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#507 and #515. |
| A9-627 |
Mk VIII |
02/05/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. 15/05/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 07/07/45 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 02/08/44 Rec 15ARD RP(res Pool)ex 5AD. 16/08/44 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded QH-H. 1030hrs 23/01/45 , Mid Air collision whilst making simultaneous bombing runs on a enemy held vilage , Amuli, in the Perimbul Area PNG, when the starboard engine of A9-627 collided with A9-626 chopping off the tail empenage of that a/c. A9-626 immediately crashed. A9-627 continued to fly for a few minutes before going into a shallow dive whereupon it hit tree tops some distance from the other a/c crash site, and caught fire and exploded after the impact. Crew: Pilot: F/Lt Edward Manton Christensen Serv#406599, Nav(B) F/O Leslie Charles Cooke Serv#413171, F/Sgt Bennie Edward Buckner Serv#435588, F/O Leslie Charles Cooke Serv#41317, and passenger LAC (Fit IIA) Kenneth Stanley Gay Serv#53950 were all killed in the crash. F/Sgt John Clayton Chivas Serv#439351 was the sole survivor when he regained consciousness approximately 10-15 feet from his a/c and thus left immediately amidst the exploding ammunition. He was eventually found near Tong, NG, by an Army and Native Patrol (ANGAU) suffering from burns and shock. 31/01/45 Admitted to 104 CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) Tadji, NG. 01/02/45 Write off per File#09/16/2349 Minute #1 dated 30/01/45. W/O Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#521 and #490.
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| A9-628 |
Mk VIII |
07/05/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. GR/B. 15/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 12/07/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 03/08/44 Rec 15 Sqn RAAF ex 5AD. 01/10/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 15 Sqn RAAF. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-629 |
Mk VIII |
01/05/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. GR/B. 26/07/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 31/08/44 Rec 32 Sqn RAAF ex 5AD. Coded JM-T. 23/09/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 32 Sqn RAAF. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-630 |
Mk VIII |
12/05/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#419 and #572. GR/B. 12/07/45 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 16/08/44 Rec 3AD ex 5AD enroute to 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 28/08/44 Rec 15ARD RP ex 3AD. 19/09/44 Rec 8 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded UV-V. 1600hrs 21/01/45 a/c took off from Tadji Strip to carry out an Anti-Submarine patrol of Holanda Area (Patrol Area "A") and flew into a severe front stretching northeast approximately 35 miles from the coast. At 1905hrs a recall was sent which was received and acknowledge by A9-630 at 1923hrs. A radar plot from 109FCU (Fighter Control Unit) at 2130hrs showed the a/c (IFF Code 1)45 miles from base heading for Dagua Strip, which when told, advise by radio to their a/c in plain language to "Steer 260º base range 65 miles " to go to Dagua Strip" at 2040hrs. This A9-630 acknowledged at 2045hrs. Reported sightings from 17th AIF Brigade unit located Southeast of Cape Djeruan between 2030 and 2115hrs at a low altitude with all lights showing heading east, then soon after, heading west. A/c posted as missing. Crew; Pilot: F/O Sydney Campbell Clarke Serv#427498, Nav(B) F/O Colin Ritchie Shade Serv#403398, WAGs W/O Allan Francis Giles Serv# 40467 and F/O Denis Albert Gurney Serv#402595 killed. 03/02/45 Write off per File#09/16/2354 Minute #1 dated 31/01/45. W/O Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#419 and #572. |
| A9-631 |
Mk VIII |
01/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex DAP. 29/08/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 21/09/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 01/10/44 Rec 6 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. 06/11/44 Rec 10RSU ex 6 Sqn RAAF. 02/12/44 Rec 6 Sqn RAAF ex 10RSU. 08/10/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 6 Sqn RAAF. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-632 |
Mk VIII |
30/04/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#37 and #519. 15/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 12/07/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 19/08/44 Rec 15ARD RP(Res Pool) ex 5AD. 10/09/44 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. 25/10/44 Accident during take-off on a authorised non-operational flight from Madang. At 60-65 knots the pilot observed that the port fuel gauge pressure registered only 8-10lbs. Having cut back motors and applying brakes, he would overshoot the strip and go into the sea. Consequently, he attempted to turn to starboard to the dispersal area, however the a/c swung and a landing wheel fell into a ditch in his pathway, causing the tail to be dragged to starboard. THRs 64.10Hrs. Crew: Solo Pilot: F/Lt George Harvey Charlesworth Serv#407706 was not injured. 15/11/44 Rec 10RSU ex 100 Sqn RAAF. 14/06/45 Rec 15 Sqn RAAF ex 10RSU. 13/09/45 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 15 Sqn RAAF. 25/10/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 100 Sqn RAAF. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-633 |
Mk VIII |
05/05/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#387 and #529. 15/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 20/07/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 24/08/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 11/09/44 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. 28/02/45 Rec 10RSU (Nadzab) ex 100 Sqn RAAF. 08/10/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 10RSU. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-634 |
Mk VIII |
03/05/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#272 and #325. 15/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 20/07/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 25/08/44 Rec 15ARD RP(Res Pool) ex 5AD. 13/09/44 Allotted 12RSU RP ex 15ARD RP. 22/09/44 Allotment Cancelled. 19/10/44 Rec 6 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded FX-J. 23/11/44 whilst over Rabaul, New Britain on a 12a/c bombing strike mission was struck by lightning or flak. Navigation aids were rendered unserviceable, with the a/c eventually arriving over No 4 Airstrip Dobodura PNG in heavy rain where it circled until petrol running low waiting for the rain to lighten. It didn't, forcing it to land on a beach, 20 miles north of Dobodura PNG . Crew: Pilot: F/O Charles William Bailey DFC* Serv#401758, Nav(B) W/O Walter Joynes* Serv#406675, WAGs F/Sgt Alan Searle *Serv#415361 and F/Sgt Clarence Miller* Serv#416396 all survived uninjured. 15/12/44 Rec 10RSU ex 6 Sqn RAAF. 16/01/45 Write off per File#09/16/2186 Minute #1 dated 01/12/44. Note* All previously involved in ditching of A9-408 FX-N 02/03/44 10 miles south of China Straits PNG. W/O Charles Bailey had been appointed as a P/O on 01/03/44, and a F/O by 01/09/44. Following this accident, Charles Bailey, though already had organised termination from the RAAF and was to have resumed his Civil Aviation Occupation as from 23/11/44...he had used all of his luck it seems! |
| A9-635 |
Mk VIII |
14/04/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. 18/08/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 17/08/44 Allotted 3CU (Communications Unit) for use by the Radio Physics Laboratory. Not Operationally fitted. 31/08/44 Rec 3CU ex 5AD. 08/03/46 Rec 2AD ex 3CU. 12/03/46 Issued SHQ (Station Headquarters) Richmond ex 3CU. 26/04/46 Damaged in Hale Storm Richmond.10-30 hrs to repair. 08/05/46 Allotted 2AD FF (Ferry Flight) ex SHQ Richmond. 13/05/46 Rec 2AD ex SHQ Richmond. 28/05/46 Rec 2AD ex 2AD FF. 29/07/46 To be stored Cat E. 06/10/47 Authorised for free issue to DCA (Department of Civil Aviation) (NSW Branch) for experimental purposes. 28/10/47 Issued to NSW, Representative of DCA 28/10/47. Fate unknown. |
| A9-636 |
Mk VIII |
26/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex DAP. 26/07/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 25/09/44 Rec 15ARD RP(Res Pool) ex 5AD. 09/11/44 Accident on landing Madang NG from Wards Strip, when a/c overshot landing by 300 yards and ran off strip in muddy area at 5 mph, killing a native who was working on the strip when he was sadly struck by the port airscrew. TTHRs 24.50Hrs. Crew: Pilot: F/O Douglas Gordon Raffen*** Serv#416352 and WAG F/Sgt Donald Lindsay Wenzel* Serv#437181 were not injured. Passengers: F/O Alfred Lawrence Waterman Serv#255656, F/Lt Haldane Stuart Banks Serv#276607, Lt Murray RAN, Senior Sister Thelma Minnie Moxham** Serv#NS71 and Sister Ferguson were not injured. 15/11/44 Rec 10RSU(Madang) ex 15ARD RP. 26/12/44 Rec 8CU(Communications Unit) ex 10RSU. 09/03/45 Accident when a/c accidently flew into a hill near Bena Bena, 2 miles in a straight line from Goroka Airstrip, NG after striking a clump of bamboo trees, which caused the a/c swing at right angles to its previous course and crashing. TTHRs 97.00Hrs. Crew: Pilot: F/Lt Peter Philip Adrian Hopton DFC Serv#416024 (CO of 8CU), Nav(W) P/O John Lawrence Adams Serv#426855, and WAG W/O John Gerald Hunt Serv#410894. Passengers Sqn Ldr Kervyn Charles Beeton DFC Serv#407162 (Northern Command), LAC George Helier Leonard Morrison Serv#121318 (42OBU) were all seriously injured. Passenger LAC Charles Bernard Muller Serv#420701 (Draughtsman, Northern Command) was killed in crash and later on 29/03/45, WAG P/O John Lawrence Adams Serv#426855 would die as a result of his injuries. Injured and dead were admitted to the 2/7th AGS (Australian General Hospital), Lae NG. 19/05/45 Write off per File#09/16/2551 Minute #2 dated 28/04/45. W/O Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#505 and #578. Note: * Refer A9-617 Accident. Note: ** Had served in UK and Pacific and awarded Royal Red Cross Medal (1st Class) on 14 June 1946. Note: *** Raffin had his two other brothers who were killed: 416364 Sgt George Frederick Raffen killed 24/01/43 in Wirraway A20-373 and 407183 F/O John Percey Raffen killed 30/12/43 in Kittyhawk FS429 Italy. |
| A9-637 |
Mk VIII |
01/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex DAP. GR/B. 26/07/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Station. 27/09/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 06/12/44 Rec 7 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded KT-B. 07/03/45 a/c returning from a strike on an enemy position at 0801Hrs Zulu, when on approach to Tadji airstrip PNG, the pilot was turning into the strip when the Control Officer (2Lt J P Lee USAAF) in the tower noticed that the wheels were not all the way down, and thus, fired three red flares to him to abort landing. They were not sighted and the a/c put down on the strip, whereupon the undercarriage collapsed and the a/c skidded on its belly on the runway until stopped. Crew: Pilot: F/Lt Richard Kent Ottaway Serv#411941, Nav(B) F/O Maxwell Hamilton Osbiston Serv#419739, WAGs F/O Aubrey Selby Townsend Serv#403290 and F/Sgt William Matthew Lock Serv#431630 and passenger Nav(B)F/O Frank Percival Bell Serv#433353 (Post War 022115) were not injured. 04/04/45 Write off per File#09/16/2437 Minute #2 dated 13/03/45. |
| A9-638 |
Mk VIII |
16/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex DAP. GR/B. 20/07/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 16/08/44 Dual Control to be fitted. 26/08/44 Rec 32 Sqn RAAF ex 5AD. Coded JM-H. 10/04/45 Accident while carrying out a bombing exercise from RAAF Lowood to the Gailes Bombing Range, the port engine failed and was feathered, with the a/c making a single engine landing at RAAF Station Archerfield. TTHRs 350.10Hrs. Crew: Pilot: F/O William Irwin Leabeter Serv#19244, F/O S Hodgson, F/Sgt Laurence John Toohey Serv# 439633 and F/Sgt Thomas John Sanders Serv#433788 were not injured. 28/09/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 32 Sqn RAAF. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 06/11/47 Approval granted for conversion to Instructional Airframe No 16 per AMSE File#73/44/19. Authorised for disposal 13/05/46. 03/06/51 Held RAAF Technical College, Wagga. 01/10/52 Held at RTC Wagga. 14/01/53 Sold to R H Grant Trading Co Pty Ltd. Hawthorn Vic. |
| A9-639 |
Mk VIII |
14/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#527 and #528. 29/07/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 11/09/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 23/09/44 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded QH-O. 29/11/44 Rec 77 Wing ex 100 Sqn RAAF. 29/11/44 Rec 13ARD (G) Garbutt ex 77 Wing. 04/12/44 Issued 77 Wing ex 13ARD G. 11/212/44 Rec 26RSU ex 100 Sqn RAAF. 08/01/45 Rec 47 OBU (Cape Gloucester) ex 26RSU. 03/04/45 Rec 11CU (Communications Unit) ex 47OBU. 14/05/45 Wama Strip a/c damaged on the ground to rudder/tail. NFDs. Repaired in Unit. 21/11/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 11CU. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-640 |
Mk VIII |
21/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex DAP. GR/B. 20/07/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 01/09/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 16/09/44 Rec 8 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. 22/01/46 Rec 7AD Storage ex 8 Sqn RAAF. 29/07/46 To be stored Cat E. 31/01/51 Held Cat E 1AD Storage Det B. 17/02/53 Hull only sold to T Carr and G, Box 103 Broadway, Sydney for £102.10.0. 17/02/53 Instruments, fittings, and undercarriage sold to Hughes Trading Co. Pty Ltd. 678 Elizabeth St Melbourne. |
| A9-641 |
Mk VIII |
14/04/44 Rec 5AD ex DAP. 01/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex 5AD. 29/08/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 14/10/44 Rec 32 Sqn RAAF ex 5AD. 06/09/45 Rec 5AD ex 32 Sqn RAAF. 23/10/45 Transferred to 5AD Storage. 06/11/47 Approval granted for conversion to Instructional No 20 per AMSE file#73/44/19. 07/06/51 Held RAAF Technical College Wagga. 23/09/52 Offered for Disposal List Air 7200. 01/10/52 Held at RTC Wagga. 14/01/53 Sold to R.H. Grant Trading Co Pty Ltd, Hawthorn Vic. |
| A9-642 |
Mk VIII |
28/03/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex DAP. GR/B. 08/08/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 14/10/44 Rec 32 Sqn RAAF ex 5AD. 1853Hrs Zulu (6.53pm) 27/12/44 A/c on seaward patrol (Duty: Low 25/6, per anti-submarine) from RAAF Station Lowood. At 1935hrs owing to the deterioration in the forecast weather, a recall radio message was sent 1941Hrs Zulu(7.41pm). No acknowledge from the a/c was ever received. recall message was continuously sent by 108 Fighter Control Unit, Brisbane until 0345Hrs Zulu 28/12/44. A/c missing northeast of Brisbane in the sea as a last plotted position: 26º 55' South/ 154º 05' East. Crew: Pilot: F/O Alan Richard Hammond Stone Serv#412039, Nav(B) F/O Alfred Ashton Young Serv#437028, WAGs F/O Allan Gordon Munro Serv#411596, and F/O John Ashurst Ward Serv#407656 missing, presumed killed. 09/01/45 Write off per File#09/16/2279 Minute #2 dated 03/01/45. W/O Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#109 and #290. |
| A9-643 |
Mk VIII |
03/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#68938 and #67339. 20/09/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 06/12/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 30/12/44 Rec 8 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded UV-W. 17/01/46 Rec 7AD Storage ex 8 Sqn RAAF. 29/07/46 To be stored Cat E. 31/01/51 Held Cat E 1AD Storage Det B. 17/02/53 Hull only sold to T Carr and G, Box 103 Broadway, Sydney for £102.10.0. 17/02/53 Instruments, fittings, and undercarriage sold to Hughes Trading Co. Pty Ltd. 678 Elizabeth St Melbourne. |
| A9-644 |
Mk VIII |
28/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#392 and #282. 08/08/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 12/09/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 19/10/44 Rec 6 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded FX-G. 22/10/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 6 Sqn RAAF. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD.
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| A9-645 |
Mk VIII |
30/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#542 and #408. 08/08/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 21/09/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 01/10/44 Rec 6 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. 03/10/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 6 Sqn RAAF. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-646 |
Mk VIII |
02/06/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#534 and #544. 08/08/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 21/09/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 19/10/44 Rec 6 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. 11/04/45 Rec 7 Sqn RAAF ex 6 Sqn RAAF. Coded KT-K. 06/09/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 7 Sqn RAAF. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-647 |
Mk VIII |
03/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex DAP. 08/08/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 18/11/44 issued 14ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 25/11/44 Rec 1 Sqn RAAF ex 14ARD RP. 15/01/45 Rec 4RSU ex 1 Sqn RAAF. 21/02/45 rec 15ARD RP ex 4RSU. 06/04/45 Rec 7 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded KT-M. 24/10/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 7 Sqn RAAF. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-648 |
Mk VIII |
02/06/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G# 434 and #303. 13/08/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 04/12/44 Rec 15ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 18/12/44 Rec 6 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. 10/04/45 Rec 7 Sqn RAAF ex 6 Sqn RAAF. Coded KT-Q. 24/10/45 Rec 5AD Storage ex 7 Sqn RAAF. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-649 |
Mk VIII |
03/05/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex DAP. GR/B. 07/09/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 18/11/44 issued 14ARD RP (Res Pool) ex 5AD. 24/11/44 Rec 2AP (Aircraft Park) ex 5AD Enroute. 12/12/44 Rec 14ARD RP ex 2AP. 10/12/44 Rec 1 Sqn RAAF ex 14ARD RP. 27/01/45 Rec 15ARD RP ex 1 Sqn RAAF. 16/02/45 Rec 7 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. 08/10/45 Rec 15ARD ex 7 Sqn RAAF. 22/11/45 Issued 5AD Storage ex 15ARD. 22/03/46 To be stored Cat C. 29/07/46 Stored Cat E. 13/05/46 Authorise for Write-off. 24/02/48 Passed to DAP. 08/08/49 Action Completed by DSD. |
| A9-650 |
Mk VIII |
04/06/44 Rec 5AD Storage ex DAP. GR/B. Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#310 and #461. 07/09/44 Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage. 21/11/44 Rec 14ARD RP(Res Pool) ex 5AD. 26/11/44 Rec 1 Sqn RAAF ex 14ARD RP. 19/01/45 Rec 15ARD RP ex 1 Sqn RAAF. 18/02/45 Rec 100 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded QH-X. 1033hrs 13/03/45 a/c took off on a 6 a/c strike mission from Tadji Strip to Wora and Milak Villages in the Maprik West Area, NG. During the line astern bombing run, the third a/c exploded in a great ball of fire at the time of bomb release at 1433hrs. (Three days later A9-625 exploded during a bomb run. It was believed that all bombs exploded either simultaneously or that one bomb in the bomb bay had exploded prematurely and detonated the others. At Tadji, tests revealed that, in both cases, the explosions were due to faulty No. 30 tail pistol fuses in the 100lb wing bombs). Crew: Pilot F/Lt Harry John Fowler Serv#415636, Nav(B) F/Lt Francis Owen Smith Serv#422062, WAGs F/Lt John William Shipman Serv#422085 and F/O Arthur Geoffrey Waite MID Serv#406817 all killed instantly. 26/03/45 Write off per File#09/16/2450Minute #1 dated 20/03/45. W/O Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G#310 and #461. The crew remains were retrieved and buried in Lae War Cemetery: Owen is buried at KK. C. 13. Waite at KK. C. 12. Sadly, both Shipman and Fowler are buried in a joint grave NN. B. 2-3. |
| A9-651 |
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Served with No 5 Communication Unit and No 6 Communication Unit.
Placed into storage 22/10/45 and struck off charge 08/49.
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| A9-652 |
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Served with 31 Sqn.
Placed into storage 14/10/45 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-653 |
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Served with 100 Sqn.
Crashed on landing 15/04/45, after test flight Tadji PNG.
Converted to components 04/46. |
| A9-654 |
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Served with 100 Sqn.
Approved for destruction 25/06/46. |
| A9-655 |
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Served with 100 Sqn.
Approved for destruction 25/06/46.
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| A9-656 |
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Served with 6 Sqn.
Placed into storage 18/10/45 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-657 |
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Served with 1 Sqn and 100 Sqn.
Approved for destruction 25/06/46. |
| A9-658 |
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Served with 8 Sqn.
Placed into storage 22/10/45 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-659 |
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Served with 100 Sqn.
Placed into storage 15/04/46.
Hull only sold to T Carr & Company.
Instruments, fitting gear and undercarriage sold to Hughes Trading Co. |
| A9-660 |
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Served with 1 Sqn and 7 Sqn.
Missing on ferry flight 28/01/45, between Port Moresby and Tadji PNG.
Crew: WGCDR Nigel William Barker 260411 (pilot), FLGOFF Alan Dalglish 439416 (observer), FLGOFF Alfred Vincent Eric Bate 431161 (WAG),FLGOFF Colin Laidler Chisholm 431737 (WAG) killed. Passengers FLTSGT William Henry Pratt 434897 (WAG), FLTSGT Trevor Neil Hay 56177 (76 Sqn), SGT Reginald Thomas Barter 60200 (Service Police, Pt Moresby) & Lt Col Austin George Fenton NX484 (HQ Military History Section) killed. |
| A9-661 |
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Served with 32 Sqn.
Placed into storage 02/10/45 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-662 |
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Served with 32 Sqn.
Placed into storage 25/09/45.
Converted to Instructional Airframe No 21 06/11/47. |
| A9-663 |
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Served with 6 Sqn and 100 Sqn.
Placed into storage 30/04/46.
Hull only sold to T Carr & Company.
Instruments, fitting gear and undercarriage sold to Hughes Trading Co.
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| A9-664 |
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Served with 6 Sqn.
Placed into storage 07/11/45 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-665 |
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Served with 8 Sqn and 100 Sqn.
Approved for destruction 25/06/46.
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| A9-666 |
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Served with 100 Sqn.
Placed into storage 25/10/45 and struck off charge 08/49.
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| A9-667 |
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Served with 100 Sqn.
Collided mid-air with A9-493 on 02/04/45 just after take off from Tadji strip PNG, on a strike mission and crashed into the sea.
Crew: FLTLT Ian Harris Fielding 409038 (pilot), FLGOFF Robert John Fletcher 428699 (observer), FLGOFF Ernest Richard Negus 422872 (WAG), FLTSGT Robert Lambert 442351(WAG)and FLGOFF Graham Vass Manger 401984 (pax) killed. |
| A9-668 |
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Served with 8 Sqn.
Forced landing 16/11/45, Boram Airstrip after an electrical fire in the starboard engine.
Placed into storage 08/01/46.
Hull only sold to T Carr & Company.
Instruments, fitting gear and undercarriage sold to Hughes Trading Co. |
| A9-669 |
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Served with 32 Sqn.
Placed into storage 04/10/45 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-670 |
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Served with 32 Sqn.
Crashed 10/04/45, Gailes Bombing Range.
The aircraft was taking part in an air to ground gunnery exercise when it dived steeply into the ground in an almost inverted position as though it had gone on its back.
Crew: FLGOFF Eric David Stephenson 426262(pilot), PLTOFF John George Harvey 422179 (observer) FLTSGT Neville James Barron 435636(WAG),and passenger LAC Raymond Patrick McGuigan 170062 killed.
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| A9-671 |
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Served with 100 Sqn.
Approved for destruction 25/06/46. |
| A9-672 |
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Converted to Mk9 and renumbered A9-705 07/11/44. |
| A9-673 |
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Converted to Mk9 and renumbered A9-707 07/11/44. |
| A9-674 |
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Served with 8 Sqn. Forced landing 21/10/45, Taree NSW.
Converted to components 25/03/46.
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| A9-675 |
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Served with 1APU.
Placed into storage 30/05/46 and struck off charge 08/49.
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| A9-676 |
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Served with 8 Sqn and 100 Sqn.
Aircraft approved for destruction 25/06/46. |
| A9-677 |
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Served with 100 Sqn, 10 LASU and 12LASU.
Placed into storage 04/04/46.
Hull only sold to T Carr & Company.
Instruments, fitting gear and undercarriage sold to Hughes Trading Co. |
| A9-678 |
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Served with 100 Sqn.
Placed into storage 20/12/45.
Hull only sold to T Carr & Company.
Instruments, fitting gear and undercarriage sold to Hughes Trading Co. |
| A9-679 |
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Served with 7 Sqn.
Placed into storage 22/01/46.
Held at 1AD Det 'B' 13/02/52.
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| A9-680 |
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Served with 100 Sqn.
Placed into storage 24/02/48 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-681 |
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Served with 7 Sqn.
Placed into storage 21/11/45 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-682 |
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Served with 6 Sqn and No 8 Communication Unit.
Held at 1AD Det 'B' 13/02/52. |
| A9-683 |
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Served with 6 Sqn, No 8 Communication Unit and 100 Sqn.
Aircraft approved for destruction 25/06/46. |
| A9-684 |
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Crashed 30/04/45, Forrest Hill NSW during a test flight.
Converted to components 05/45. |
| A9-685 |
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Served with 100 Sqn.
Placed into storage 05/06/46.
Hull only sold to T Carr & Company.
Instruments, fitting gear and undercarriage sold to Hughes Trading Co. |
| A9-686 |
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Placed into 5AD storage 21/07/44 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-687 |
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Placed into 5AD storage 02/08/44 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-688 |
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Placed into 5AD storage 02/08/44 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-689 |
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Placed into 5AD storage 05/08/44.
Served with 12RSU 19/07/45.
Taxied into A65-40 28/08/45, Tadji Aerodrome PNG.
Converted to components 10/45. |
| A9-690 |
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Placed into 5AD storage 30/08/44 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-691 |
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Served with 2AD.
Placed into storage 24/03/45 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-692 |
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Placed into 5AD storage 17/08/44 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-693 |
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Served with 2AD.
Placed into storage 01/04/45 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-694 |
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Placed into 5AD storage 19/08/44 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-695 |
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Served with 2AD.
Placed into storage 24/03/45 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-696 |
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Served with 2AD.
Placed into storage 05/04/45 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-697 |
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Served with 2AD.
Placed into storage 24/03/45 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-698 |
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Served with 2AD.
Placed into storage 01/04/45 and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-699 |
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Placed into 5AD storage and struck off charge 08/49. |
| A9-700 |
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Last Beaufort manufactured in Australia.
Delivered 31/08/44.
Named "Thumper" after the Disney rabbit.
Placed into 5AD storage and struck off charge 08/49.
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