RAAF
30 Squadron
Pilot F/Sgt G. W. Sayer (KIA)
Navigator Sgt A. S. Mairet (KIA)
Crashed September 23, 1942
Aircraft History
Assigned to 2 AD on June 27, 1942 to 30 Squadron. One of the 24 Beaufighters flown from from Richmond NSW to Bohle River near Townsville for operational training. On September 12, 1942 flew to Wards Drome near Port Moresby.
Mission History
Took off from Wards Drome as part of a seven aircraft attack of anti-aircraft positions at Buna. Crashed into a mangrove swamp.
Wreckage
The remains of the crew were recovered when Australian troops occupied Buna.
Crew: Pilot FSGT G.W. Sayer & Nav SGT A.S. Mairet were killed on their first Beaufighter operation.
Wreckage
Its wreckage was found by RAAF Searcher Team / Rundle in 1946.
References
ADF Serials for aircraft history
Beaufighter
