RNZAF
9 Squadron

Nicolas Duprey 2000

Crashed  December 7, 1942

Aircraft History
Constructors Number 3836. RAF Serial Number V9251 from British Purchasing Mission contracts.

Wartime History
Shipped to New Zealand on Waiotapu, BOC Unit 1 Hobsonville on 29 September 1941 and assembled at No.1 Aircraft Depot Hobsonville. To 1 Squadron Whenuapai. To 4 Squadron Nausori, Fiji on February 25, 1942. Transfered to 9 Squadron based at Plaine des Gaiacs Airfield begining on July 19, 1942.

Mission History
Written off after a heavy landing at Plaine des Gaiacs Airfield. Written off on December 30, 1942 as reduced to spare parts.

Wreckage
Wreckage remains at the airfield.

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