RAAF
30 Squadron
Justin Taylan 2003
Pilot F/O H I Baldock, 412095
Navigator W/O N. Abbott, 420513
Crashed July 13, 1944
Mission History
Enguaged in a barge sweep over the
Dandriwad River and Muschu
Island area. Last seen in target area. Last contact - 0400 hours
on 13/7/44. Last heard of 2 1/2 hours out of base. A search was carried
out in the Kairiru Strait, but produced no sighting.
Wreckage
Burnt wreckage and portions of two bodies located
on Muschu Island by 016.11 searcher party, may be this aircraft. Exact
identification is impossible owing to the condition of the wreckage.
Dental particulars
of Baldock and Abbott have been sent to WGS Wewac through DWGS.
References
RAAF
Searcher Brief
Beaufighter
