RAAF
30 Squadron
Pilot Clarence Parsons Glasscock, 260092 (MIA/KIA)
Observer F/O John James Cain, 1446 (MIA/KIA)
Crashed September 19, 1943
Pilot History
Glasscock was C.O. of 30 Squadron had previously earned the DFC Glasscock previously survived
ditching Beaufighter
A19-130 off Fergusson Island.
Mission History
This aircraft
was shot down by anti-aircraft fire over Cape
Hoskins.
After being hit, Glasscock was heard to say over the radio to his observer/navigator: "Laddie, you better get over here in the cockpit, I've been hit."
Wreckage
Wreckage found in 1946 by RAAF Searcher Team. Today, 200 metres from the Mosa Oil Palm mill.
References
Thanks to Cecilie Benjamin for radio message details
Beaufighter
MIA
