Aircraft History
Previously used for long-range photo missions and also as the squadron supply and general transport aircraft in both the 19th and 43rd BGs.

Mission History
Took off at 5:50am from Schwimmer Drome (14 Mile) in intense fog and zero ceiling, loaded with personnel bound for Australia for R&R. The bomber crashed just off the northwest end of the runway near the Laloki River, outside Port Moresby.

Wreckage
This bomber's wreckage and intact tail section remained through the 1960s.  Today, it has been scrapped, but local people still recall the crash and bomber that used to be there.

In 2005, Thomas Rei discovered the dogtag of Philip Lynch at 14 Mile Drome in a dump area. This dogtag is displayed at his Schwimner War Museum.

References
Thanks to Aerothentic for historical information.
Phil Fazzini for Philip Lynch details

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Last Updated
November 8, 2009