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| RAAF 12 Squadron    Michael Hughes 20001 |
Pilot Ft/Lt Allister John Bond, O34732 / 403899 (survived) Ballarat, VIC Navigator Ft/Lt Dennis S. Holmes, 1457 (survived) Richmond, TAS Ditched August 4, 1943 at 12:50pm Aircraft History Built by Vultee in Los Angeles. Assigned Royal Air Force (RAF) serial number AN561. Dissembled and shipped to the United States then shipped to Australia. Wartime History On April 24, 1943 delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as Vengeance serial number A27-235. and reassembled by 1 Air Depot (1 AD). On July 26, 1943 assigned to 12 Squadron. No known nickname or nose art. Tail code NH-R. Mission History On August 4, 1943 one of three Vengeance that took off on a submarine patrol. During the flight, this aircraft experienced a fuel line failure, causing it to ditch on Ruby Reef roughly 35 miles southeast of Cooktown. The crew landed unhurt. Rescue The crew were rescued three hours later by a Catalina. Wreckage This aircraft is located on Ruby Reef in about 2 meters / 6 feet. It is very exposed to the elements & has suffered damage from both the elements & souvenir hunters. The tail of the aircraft has been broken off by the weather & is rumored to be in the lagoon behind the wreck in about 20 m of water. The front of the fuselage including the engine & wing sections are slowly being engulfed by the coral. The pictures I have attached are both taken from the front of the aircraft & you can see how much has been encased in the coral. References WW2 Nominal Roll - Allister John Bond WW2 Nominal Roll - Dennis Scott Holmes ADF Serials - Vengeance A27-235 Thanks to Daniel Leahy for additional information Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated August 2, 2022 |
 Vengeance  2m / 6' |
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