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RAAF No. 32 Squadron Jose Cordoba 2003 |
Pilot F/Sgt Ronald Cecil Christie, 410630 (KIA) Malvern, VIC Navigator Sgt Douglas Reginald James, 418721 (KIA) Caulfield, VIC W/AG Sgt Francis Nelson Fanning, 419465 (KIA) West Coburg, VIC W/AG Sgt Reginald Alfred Sharples, 419226 (KIA) West Preston, VIC Passenger P/O Harry Sidney James Terrill, 419426 76 Squadron (KIA) Canterbury, VIC Crashed November 18, 1943 Aircraft History Built by the Department of Aircraft Production (DAP) at Fishermans Bend in Melbourne. Delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as Beaufort Mark VIII serial number A9-350. Wartime History Assigned to No. 32 Squadron. No known nickname or nose art. Mission History On November 18, 1943 took off piloted by F/Sgt Ronald Cecil Christie and crashed in the Saddle Back Mountains near Kiama. During December 1943 officially listed as converted to components and written off. Wreckage The wreckage of this aircraft has been left almost untouched and is located on private property near Kiama, NSW. Recovery of Remains After the crash, the remains of the crew were recovered. Memorials The entire crew was officially declared dead the day of the mission. All five were buried at Camden War Cemetery. Christie at Plot E. Row A. Grave 10. Fanning at Plot E. Row A. Grave 8 James at Plot E. Row A. Grave 9. Sharples at Plot E. Row A. Grave 7. Terrill at Plot E. Row A. Grave 6. References ADF Serials - Beaufort A9-350 CWGC - Ronald Cecil Christie CWGC - Douglas Reginald James CWGC - Francis Nelson Fanning CWGC - Reginald Alfred Sharples CWGC - Harry Sidney James Terrill Thanks to Jose Cordoba for additional information Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated November 16, 2022 |
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