(Civilian) ANA
July 13, 1944
Michael Andrews 1999
Pilot Capt N L Taylor, ANA (civilian pilot)
Co-Pilot W/O J H Hornbrook, (432183)
Co-Pilot #2 F/Sgt N T Browne, 436542, RAAF (co-pilot trainee)
Radio W/O A H Gidley, 415975, RAAF
Crashed May 5, 1945
Aircraft History
Constructors Number 1944. USAAF Serial Number 44-83228. Call Sign VH-CXD. This aircraft was owned by ANA (Australian
National Airways) and leased to the USAAF. Deivered to the RAAF in August 1943
Damaged during a Japanese air raid against 7-Mile Drome on August 17, 1942. This aircraft VH-CXD (ex PK-ALT) was severley damaged and out of commission for two months.
Mission History
Crashed on top of a hill while approaching Higgins
Field / Bamaga in the early morning to land. All on board were killed.
Wreckage Today
The wreckage still remains. It is fenced off, and a memorial
plaque is near the tail to honor the crew.
References
Allied Air Transport Operations SWPA in WWII, Volume 1, page 329 (August 17, 1942 air raid)
Thanks to Daniel Leahy for additional information
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