|
Missing In Action (MIA) | Prisoners Of War (POW) | Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) |
Chronology | Locations | Aircraft | Ships | Submit Info | How You Can Help | Donate |
|
RNZAF 14 Squadron Former Assignments 23 Squadron 24 Squadron |
Pilot Flight Lieutenant Bruce Stafford Hay, 413846 (MIA / KIA) Wellington, NZ MIA January 15, 1945 Aircraft History Wartime History Mission History Returning, the formation encountered bad weather. While flying at low altitude through a tropical storm, this Corsair suffered a midair collision with Corsair NZ5423 causing both to crash into the sea. Soon afterwards Corsair NZ5412 also crashed, possibly due to hitting debris from the aircraft that collided. When it failed to return it was officially listed as Missing In Action (MIA). This aircraft was officially written off at Green Island. Memorials Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated October 13, 2020 |
![]() F4U ![]() MIA 1 Missing |
Discussion Forum | Daily Updates | Reviews | Museums | Interviews & Oral Histories |
|