Pilot  Sgt Maurice Wilfred Cooper, 416146 (MIA)
Co-Pilot  Sgt James Alexander Herman, 407713 (MIA)
W/AG  Sgt Herbert Thomas Gillam, 401689 (MIA)
Gunner  P/O John Leslie Manton Jewell, 406656 (MIA)
Crashed  May 24, 1942

Aircraft History
Constructor Number 6356, RAF Serial Numbers BW677. Delivered to the RAAF on April 5, 1942.

Mission History
Collided with Hudson A16-194 near Giru, Queensland.

Wreckage
Located in dense mangroves, and reports of human remains being buried near the wreck. All crew members are currently listed on the Sydney Memorial as having "No Known Grave".

References
ABC Radio International "Lost planes, lost men" by Ian Townsend

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