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| RAAF 77 Squadron  RAAF April 1952 |
Pilot F/O Francis Henry Gifford Booth, RAF 201853 (MIA / KIA) Missing January 27, 1953 Aircraft History Built by Gloster. Assigned to the Royal Air Force (RAF) as Meteor F.8 serial number WE911. Shipped overseas to Australia. On February 19, 1951 delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as Meteor F.8 serial number A77-15. Assigned to No. 77 Squadron. Nickname "Elyane" with nose number 15. During the Korean War, operated from Kimpo Airfield (K-14). When lost this aircraft had Derwent 8 engines serial numbers 5374/624738 (right) and 5689/626194 (left). Mission History On January 27, 1953 took off from Kimpo Airfield (K-14) as one of two Meteor on a rocket strike against trains. In the vicinity of Sinmak, North Hwanghae in North Korea spotted a train approaching a tunnel. Last seen near the target with light anti-aircraft fire observed. When this plane failed to return it was officially listed as Missing In Action (MIA). Memorials Booth is commemorated on Panel 17 of the Wall of Remembrance at the UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK) on the Wall of Remembrance, panel 17. References 77 Squadron Operations Record Book (NAA: A9186, 104) "In the vicinity of Sinmak attacks were made on trains in two tunnels, Pilots consider this attack to have been ineffective. Aircraft A77-15 Pilot F/O F. H. G. BOOTH did not return from this flight, and was last seen climbing away after making an attack on railway tunnels in the vicinity of Sinmak. There were no other sightings and the flight returned to Base". RAAF Casualty Card - Francis Henry Gifford Booth ADF Serials - Meteor A77-15 UNMCK - F H G Booth Thanks to Daniel Leahy for additional information Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated
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