RNZAF
25 Squadron
Phil Treweek 1998
Pilot F/O Alexander Moore, 416523 (MIA / KIA)
Gunner F/Sgt John Keith Munro, 417229 (MIA / KIA)
Crashed February 11, 1944
Aircraft History
Constructors Number 1858. US Navy Bureau Number 06953. Loaned to New Zealand from MAG 14 and BOC with 25 Squadron on 26 December 1943 based at Espiritu Santo.
Mission History
Disappeared near Espiritu Santo on a radio range familiarisation flight. The aircraft went missing in the cloud covered hills around the area and despite extensive searches the wreckage was not found.
Recovery & Display
The aircraft was located in 1987 and recovered by 3 Squadron RNZAF in 1988. The remains of the aircraft are displayed as found at the RNZAF Museum.
Memorials
Both crew members are listed as missing on the Bourail Memorial on New Caledonia.
References
Douglas SBD Dauntless
Thanks to ADF Serials / NZ Serials for aircraft history
SBD
MIA
