RAAF
33 Squadron
Pilot Pilot Officer Francis Robinson (MIA / KIA)
Passengers 20 passengers (MIA / KIA)
MIA December 19, 1945
Mission History
This RAAF air ambulance departed Morotai for Darwin, via Ambon. The flight
to Ambon was uneventful. The aircraft, under the control of PLTOFF Francis Robinson, departed Ambon at
10.40AM. Approximately one hour into the flight, a message was received from the aircraft stating
that they wished to place a message. Darwin Aeradio replied with "Go Ahead" - no response was ever heard
from the aircraft.
It is probable that the aircraft got into trouble due to adverse weather conditions and had to ditch or land on one of the islands in the Timor area. In the days after this incident, at least three messages and one continous note were picked up. The crew, nor the 20 passengers on board have never been found.
For a more detailed list of events and findings about this case, visit the VH-CIZ Missing Dakota website.
Relative
Lee & Willa McCarthy
C-47
MIA
