NEIAF
18 Squadron
Pilot Sgt Maj G. Tijmons, NEIAF 93268 (KIA)
Co-Pilot Sgt K van Bremen, NEIAF (KIA)
Radio Sgt Maj F J. van Wylick, NEIAF 90068 (KIA)
W/AG F/Sgt Ronald James Hill, RAAF 407768 (KIA)
W/AG Sgt George Bryanton Weller, RAAF 406968 (KIA)
MIA April 5, 1943
Aircraft History
USAAF Serial Number 41-29723. NEIAF Serial Number N5-140.
Mission History
One of three 18 Squadron B-25s to depart Darwin at approximately 0450 for an armed reconnaissance of the north coast of Timor. The two leading aircraft circled awaiting this aircraft to join formation but as contact was not made, proceeded with mission. On completion of the
mission Lt Winckel radioed Darwin regarding the non-appearance of this aircraft.
Based on information received from the Army, N5-140 was located almost submerged approximately 1 mile seawards of Nightcliffs near Darwin. All crew members were killed. The cause of the accident had never been
determined.
Both RAAF crew members are buried at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, Northern Territory.
References
National Archives of Australia
B-25
