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| RAAF 2 Squdron Former Assignments: 6 Squadron |
Crew F/O Ray Harold Hornby, 403053 (survived) Crew F/O Murray Tavender Kidman, 407438 (survived) Crew P/O George Henry Williams, 405238 (survived) Crew F/Sgt Keith William Lye, 403672 (survived) Crew Sgt Ronald Bernard Luxton, 414415 (survived) Force Landed May 7, 1943 Aircraft History Built by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation (LAC) in Burbank. Constructors Number 6430. Assigned to 6 Squadron RAAF during the Battle for Milne Bay. Afterwards, it underwent an overhault and afterwards was assigned to 2 Squadron flying out of Millingimbi Airfield. Mission History On May 7, 1943 took off from Millingimbi Airfield piloted by F/O Ray Harold Hornby as one of four Hudsons on an armed reconnaissance mission over Maikoor Seaplane Base and Taberfane Seaplane Base in the Aru Islands (Aroe). Returning to Millingimbi Airfield, the undercarriage collapsed causing it to ground loop and was severely damaged and afterwards converted to components. Wreckage The remains of this aircraft remained at Millingimbi Airfield. Memorials Hudson A16-112 / VH-KOY is painted in the markings of this aircraft and based at the Temora Aviation Museum. References ADF Serials - Hudson A16-211 Australia @ War - Hudson A16-211 Highest Traditions The History of No. 2 Squadron, RAAF (1995) pages XIV, 182, 385, 413, 429 Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated December 12, 2023 |
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