NEIAF
ML-KNIL
3 VLG III
1985 via
Bas Kreguer
Crew Pvt Soedasono (Indonesian)
Crew Sgt-mechanic A. Kaparang
Crew Cpl R. E. R. Hetharia
Crashed February 16, 1942
Mission History
The aircraft was part of 3 VLG III
(3rd Squadron of the 3rd BG). Lost over Sumatra bombing a Japanese convoy near Muntok (island of Bangka).
The M-531 made a decent to Sumatra after being hit by anti-aircraft fire, or a F1M2 Pete.
The crew should have survived the crash, but was never heard of again,
all posted as missing in action.
Wreckage
Wreckage discovered in a mangrove swamp
in 1985 by the Indonesian Air Force.
References
Thanks
to Bas Kreguer for this information.
B-10
MIA
