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Pilot FSgt Ronald William Milledge (KIA, BR) Brunswick, VIC Crashed September 13, 1945 Aircraft History Built by North American in Dallas, Texas. Constructors Number 111-36165. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as P-51D-20-NT Mustang serial number 44-12882. Disassembled and shipped overseas to Australia. Wartime History On May 30, 1945 assigned to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as Mustang A68-636 and reassembled by 1 Air Depot (1 AD). On July 8, 1945 assigned to 2 Operational Training Unit (2 OTU). Mission History On September 13, 1945 took off from Mildura Airfield on a training mission. While climbing, this Mustang crashed near Gol Gol, NSW, roughly 20 miles northeast of Mildura. Pilot Milledge was killed in the crash. This aircraft was officially converted to components on December 13, 1945. Memorials Milledge was officially declared dead the day of the mission. He is buried at Mildura Public Cemetery at plot C, row C, grave 8. References USAF Serial Number Search Results - P-51D-20-NT Mustang 44-12882 "12882 to RAAF as A68-636. Crashed 20 mi NE of Mildura Sep 13, 1945. Wreck not found untid Dec 1945. Converted to components Dec 1945." CWGC - Ronald William Milledge ADF Serials - Mustang A68-636 pilot incorrectly listed as "Rutledge" [sic, Milledge] Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated February 19, 2023 |
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