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RAAF 2 Squadron Former Assignments 1 AD 5 AD 1 RSU 4 RSU |
Pilot FSGT John B. Lamb, 416778 (MIA / KIA) Caulfield, VIC WAG FSGT Neil D. McLean, 416771 (MIA / KIA) Glenelg, VIC WAG FSGT Maxwell H. Jackson, 418033 (MIA / KIA) Edithburgh, SA WAG FSGT Trevor W. Wise, 418033 (MIA / KIA) Caldermeade, VIC Observer FSGT Clyde A. Ikin, 408151 (MIA / KIA) MIA August 15, 1943 Aircraft History Wartime History During 1942, took off piloted by F/O Hays with P/O Carter and WAG Sgt Webster aboard on a reconnaissance mission with two other Hudsons. Within five miles from Penfoei on West Timor sighted a large vessel estimated to be 3-4,000 tons tied up to the wharf at Koepang. Two Zeros approached this Hudson and one made a feint attack and the other was fired on by belly gunner Sgt Webster gunner who fired two bursts and causing the Zero to smoke, bank sharply and dive away before the pilot bailed out. The Zero crashed in flames into the sea. Afterwards, this Hudson managed to escape into a cloud and returned safely but had sustained some damage. On July 20, 1942 assigned to 5 Air Depot (5 AD) and then returned to 2 Squadron on August 8, 1942. On November 12, 1942 assigned to 1 Repair Salvage Unit (1 RSU) then returned to 2 Squadron on December 7, 1942. Then again on January 13, 1943 returned to 1 RSU and back to 2 Squadron on February 4, 1943. On March 16, 1943 during take off from Hughes Airfield piloted by P/O T J Newham, 400818 with S/Ldr S. Austin aboard with supplies aboard bound for Millingimbi Airfield, this Hudson suffered an undercarriage collapsed and was damaged. Neither of the crew were hurt in the accident. On April 8, 1943 assigned to 1 RSU then back to 2 Squadron on April 25, 1943, but back to 1 RSU for further repairs two days later. Finally returned to 2 Squadron on May 8, 1943 and then to 4 RSU on May 19, 1943 before returning to 2 Squadron on May 29, 1943 and back to 4 RSU on June 21, 1943 and returned to 2 Squadron on July 3, 1943. Mission History Over the target, the other aircraft Hudson A16-233 spotted an enemy vessel, bombed from 6,500' and was intercepted by two Zeros from Timoeka Airfield were sighted over Keaukwa. This Hudson but managed to evade them and returned to base safely. Memorials References Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated February 11, 2021 |
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