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James Keith Collier, 407114 (KIA, BR) Glenunga, SA Crashed July 5, 1943 Aircraft History Built by Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC). Constructors number 911. During May 1943 assigned to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as Boomerang serial number A46-88. Wartime History Assigned to No. 4 Squadron. No known nickname or nose art. Mission History On July 5, 1943 took off from Wau Airfield along with Boomerang A46-89 on a tactical recon mission over the Salamaua area. Due to cloud cover over the target area, they proceeded to Nassau Bay. Spotting barges there, this Boomerang dived to inspect them. The barges were U.S. and accidentally opened fired on this Boomerang, believing it was an enemy plane. Hit by gunfire, this Boomerang banked and struck the water, skidded across the beach then crashed into undergrowth killing the pilot. This was the first Boomerang from No. 4 Squadron lost in combat operations. Recovery of Remains After the crash, the remains of Collier were recovered. Memorials Collier was officially declared dead the day of the mission. He was permanently buried at Lae War Cemetery at Q. C. 9. References CWGC - James Keith Collier ADF Serials - Boomerang A46-88 Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated July 3, 2022 |
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