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Pilot F/Lt Anthony Graham Warren, RAAF 415454 (KIA / BR) Navigator F/O George Ferguson Bidstrup, RAAF 430007 (KIA / BR) Crashed April 16, 1945 Aircraft History Built by de Havilland Australia as a Mosquito FB.40. Wartime History During March 1945, delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as Mosquito A52-70. Mission History Took off from Williamtown for a cross country flight to Moree, NSW, with three other Mosquitoes. The aircraft failed to return to Williamtown. Wreckage The wreckage of the aircraft was located in the Barrington Tops National Park in 1946. Memorials Both crew members are now buried at the Sandgate War Cemetery, Newcastle, NSW. References ADF Serials - Mosquito A52-70 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 April 14, 2023 |
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