DAP Beaufort Mark VIII Serial Number A9-518

RAAF
15 Squadron

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John Douglas 2001

 

Pilot  WOFF James Alexander Chapman, 410544
Co-Pilot  WOFF Ronald Eardley Douch, 412499
Gunner  FLGOFF Keith Gillan, 401749
Gunner  FLGOFF William Walker Parker, 415045
MIA  March 25, 1945

Aircraft History
Delivered to the RAAF on November 29, 1943, and began its service with 15 Squadron on February 9, 1944.

Mission History
This bomber went missing on armed reconnaissance flight near Wewak on March 25, 1945. Crashed near the Murik Lakes.

Wreckage
Located in 1946.

References
Thanks to Daniel Leahy for the details on this aircraft.

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