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| RAAF 2 Squadron Former Assignments 1 AD 5 AD 1 RSU 4 RSU |
Pilot FSGT John B. Lamb, 416770 (MIA / KIA) Caulfield, VIC WAG FSGT Neil D. McLean, 416771 (MIA / KIA) Glenelg, VIC WAG FSGT Maxwell H. Jackson, 418033 (MIA / KIA) Edithburgh, SA WAG FSGT Trevor W. Wise, 418033 (MIA / KIA) Caldermeade, VIC Observer FSGT Clyde A. Ikin, 408151 (MIA / KIA) Daylesford, VIC MIA August 15, 1943 Aircraft History Built by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation (LAC) in Burbank. Constructors Number 6353. On December 28, 1941 assigned to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as A-29-LO Hudson serial number 41-23536. Royal Air Force (RAF) serial number BW674. Disassembled and shipped overseas to Australia as part of defense aid consignment. Wartime History On March 23, 1942 delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and assigned to 1 Air Depot (1 AD). On April 20, 1942 assigned to 2 Squadron. During 1942, took off piloted by F/O Hays with P/O Carter and WAG Sgt Webster aboard on a reconnaissance mission with two other Hudsons. Within five miles from Penfoei on West Timor sighted a large vessel estimated to be 3-4,000 tons tied up to the wharf at Koepang. Two Zeros approached this Hudson and one made a feint attack and the other was fired on by belly gunner Sgt Webster gunner who fired two bursts and causing the Zero to smoke, bank sharply and dive away before the pilot bailed out. The Zero crashed in flames into the sea. Afterwards, this Hudson managed to escape into a cloud and returned safely but had sustained some damage. On July 20, 1942 assigned to 5 Air Depot (5 AD) and then returned to 2 Squadron on August 8, 1942. On November 12, 1942 assigned to 1 Repair Salvage Unit (1 RSU) then returned to 2 Squadron on December 7, 1942. On January 13, 1943 returned to 1 RSU. On February 4, 1943 back to No. 2 Squadron. On March 16, 1943 during take off from Hughes Airfield piloted by P/O T J Newham, 400818 with S/Ldr S. Austin aboard with supplies aboard bound for Millingimbi Airfield, this Hudson suffered an undercarriage collapsed and was damaged. Neither of the crew were hurt in the accident. On April 8, 1943 assigned to 1 Repair Salvage Unit (1 RSU) then back to No. 2 Squadron on April 25, 1943, then back 1 RSU for further repairs two days later. Finally returned to No. 2 Squadron on May 8, 1943 and then to 4 Repair Salvage Unit (4 RSU) on May 19, 1943 before returning to No. 2 Squadron on May 29, 1943 and back to 4 RSU on June 21, 1943 then returned to No. 2 Squadron on July 3, 1943. Mission History On August 15, 1943 took off from Millingimbi Airfield piloted by FSGT John B. Lamb on mission HUG.32 with Hudson A16-233 to search for Japanese shipping off Keaukwa on the southern coast of New Guinea. Over the target, Hudson A16-233 spotted an enemy vessel, bombed from 6,500' and was intercepted by two Zeros from Timoeka Airfield over Keaukwa. This Hudson but managed to evade flying at sea level and returned to base safely. No communication was received from this aircraft. When this plane failed to return, it was declared Missing In Action (MIA) as a result of enemy action. Officially, this Hudson was stricken from charge August 24, 1943. Memorials The entire crew was officially declared dead the day of the mission. All are commemorated at Lae War Cemetery. on the Lae Memorial Lamb, McLean, Ikin, Jackson and Wise on panel 7. References WW2 Nominal Roll - John Bruce Lamb, 416770 WW2 Nominal Roll - Neil D. McLean, 416771 WW2 Nominal Roll - Maxwell H. Jackson, 416776 WW2 Nominal Roll - Trevor W. Wise, 418033 WW2 Nominal Roll - Clyde A. Ikin, 408151 USAF Serial Number Search Results - A-29-LO Hudson 41-23536 "23536 to RAF as BW674 but NTU and to Australia as A16-181. MIA from Millingimbi Aug 15, 1943 while with 2 Sqdn." CWGC - John Bruce Lamb CWGC - Niel Douglas McLean CWGC - Maxwell Hedley Jackson CWGC - Trevor Watson Wise CWGC - Clyde Albert Ikin ADF Serials - Hudson A16-181 Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated December 12, 2023 |
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