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Pilot F/L Walter R. Vernon, 413455 (MIA / KIA) Vaucluse, NSW Crashed January 11, 1945 Aircraft History Built by Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC). Constructors Number 1012. During April 1944, delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as CA-13 Boomerang serial number A46-189. Wartime History Assigned to No. 5 Squadron. No known nickname or nose art. Mission History On January 11, 1945 took off from Piva North Airfield on Bougainville piloted by P/O Moreland J. Oxley on a mission leading RNZAF Corsairs from 14 Squadron and 21 Squadron on a strike against enemy positions at Mawaraka. After this aircraft was observed to release a second smoke bomb, this Boomerang was observed to shudder and crash from an altitude of rouhgly 140' killing pilot Vernon. On impact, the aircraft caught fire. Recovery of Remains Afterwards, Vernon's remains were recovered and buried on Bougainville. Later, exhumed and transported to Bomana War Cemetery for permenant burial. Memorials Vernon was officially declared dead the day of the mission. He is buried at Bomana War Cemetery at A4. B. 24. Afterwards, Vernon Airfield (Vernon Strip) on Bougainville was named in his honor. References CWGC - Walter Ross Vernon WW2 Nominal Roll - Walter Ross Vernon ADF Serials - Boomerang A46-216 Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated November 27, 2022 |
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