RAAF
2 Squdron
Former Assignments:
6 Squadron
Force Landing May 7, 1943
Aircraft History
Served with 6 Squadron RAAF during the Battle for Milne Bay. Afterwards, it underwent an overhault and afterwards was assigned to 2 Squadron flying out of Millingimbi Airfield.
Mission History
Together with four other Hudsons carried out an armed reconnaissance to Maikor and Taberfane (both Japanese floatplane bases) in the Aru Islands. On returning to Millingimbi this aircraft's undercarriage gave way causing it to ground loop. It was severely damaged and was converted to components. The remains of this aircraft remain at Millingimbi.
Hudson
