Crashed  March 11, 1943

Mission History
Crashed at Skindiwai, a small village between Wau and Salamaua that used to be a drop zone supporting operations at Mubo. Killed were nine aboard, including American crew and some Australians aboard.

Phil Bradley adds:
"I talked with an Australian commando veteran, Bruce Lestrange, who saw the crash. He says there were 15 killed in the crash including Aussies helping to throw out the supplies. The wing clipped a tree went in."

References
Thanks to Michael Claringbould and Phil Bradley for this information. 2/7 Infantry record: March 11, 1943

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