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Pilot F/L Eric Robert Staley, 401679 (KIA, BR) Natya, VIC Crashed December 31, 1943 Aircraft History Built by Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) constructors number 957. Delivered to the RAAF in September 1943, and assigned RAAF Serial Number A46-134 and received by No. 4 Squadron in New Guinea. Mission History On December 31, 1943 took off piloted by F/L Eric Robert Staley on an artillery spotting mission in the Mount Kubari area. This Boomerang was observed to crash in the Shaggy Ridge area in the in Gevaria River Valley area near Mount Kubari (Mt. Kubari). Wreckage The next day, the aircraft was located by members of B Troop, 2/6th Australian Cavalry Commando Squadron. They recovered Staley's body and buried him nearby. There was evidence that the Japanese had being to the crash site before them. Memorials Staley was officially declared dead the day of the mission. Later, he was interred at the Lae War Cemetery at grave IB. D. 11. Display In 1981, a Browning Mark II .303 calibre machine gun from the wreckage of this aircraft and is now displayed in Aircraft Hall at the Australian War Memorial (AWM). References CWGC - Eric Robert Staley ADF Serials - Boomerang A46-134 Australian War Memorial Collection Database - Item REL24796 RAAFDB - Boomerang A46-134 Thanks to Daniel Leahy for his assistance with this profile Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated March 8, 2023 |
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