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  P-40E Kittyhawk Serial Number NZ3031  
RNZAF
16 Squadron

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Tony Toufexis 2004

Pilot  Thomas Victor Marchant, 421076 (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.

Marchant's remains were recovered after the crash, and he is buried at Wanganui Cemetery (Aramoho) at grave: D. 1. 52.

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.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009

 

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