RAAF
4 Squadron
Pilot F/Lt A K Dineen
Gunner Sgt Winter (KIA)
Crashed December 11, 1942
Wartime History
Took off on a bombing mission from 12 Mile Drome (Berry) near Port Moresby to Buna on October 12, 1942. The pilot
bailed
out, and while decending, thought
he saw another parachute descending [his gunner]. Missing between Berry and Buna.
Remains Recovered
According to the RAAF Casualty Card for this wreck, a footnote
on the card states the following, but does not provide a date:
"Body of Sgt Winter has been recovered"
(written footnote at
the end of the card.)
Wreckage
Wreck is located near Munuma, in the Owen Stanley Mountains
to the west of the Kokoda Trail.
References
RAAF Casualty Card
Thanks to Daniel
Leahy for additional
information.
Wirraway
MIA
