RNZAF
16 Squadron
Tony Toufexis 2004
Pilot Thomas V. Marchant (KIA)
Crashed May 1, 1943 at 1115 hours
Aircraft History
Constructors Number 19957. USAAF 41-36124. RAF Serial Number ET770.
Wartime History
Assigned to 16 Squadron at Woodbourne with tail code XO-R.
Mission History
Took off on a training flight. While crossing a ridge it was caught in a downdraught. Crashed into Wainuomata Hill near Wellington.
Wreckage
Engine is located 1km from the crash site, landing gear legs and bits of fuselage.
References
Thanks to Tony Toufexis for this information, photos and video footage.
Thanks to ADF Serials for aircraft history.
P-40
Photo Archive
WMV Video
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