RAAF
78 Squadron
Pilot Sgt Stanley Jack Hattersley, 431282 (MIA / KIA)
MIA November 27, 1944
Aircraft History
USAAF Serial Number 42-105727. Assigned to the RAAF in November 1943.
Wartime History
On March 4, 1944 assigned to 80 Squadron from 15 ARDRP; on June 12, 1944 assigned to 78 Squadron. On October 23, 1944 it blew its blast tubes during gunnery practise near Noemfoor and was repaired by 11 RSU, returned to the Squadron on the 18th.
Mission History
Crashed into the sea off Cape Noejew after being hit by anti-aircraft fire. Smoke was
seen on surface of the water approximately 1000 yards North of north
of Doom Island, near Sorong.
The pilot and aircraft have not been located.
References
Thanks to ADF Serials for aircraft history.
P-40
MIA
