Pilot  William W Morton, O-439666 (MIA / KIA)
Crashed  March 16, 1943

Aircraft History
Constructor's Number 5358.

Mission History
Morten reported to Port Moresby by radio that he was over the ranges. This was taken to mean that he was established south of the Owen Stanley Mountain Ranges. No further broadcasts were heard.

Wreckage
Discovered in the 1990s in the sea north-wesst of Fisherman's Island (Daugo) Island. The aircraft crashed due to unknown circumstances. The remains of the pilot have never been found. The instrument panel was recovered from the wreckage.

References
Wrecks & Reefs pages 156 - 159
Thanks to Keith Hopper for additional information.

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