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| RAAF No. 77 Squadron  AWM 1952 |
Pilot Sgt Donald William Pinkstone, RAAF A2925 (POW / Survived) Brisbane, QLD Crashed June 15, 1953 Aircraft History Built by Gloster. Assigned Royal Air Force (RAF) serial number WA950. On February 21, 1951 delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as Meteor F.8 serial number A77-982. Assigned to No. 77 Squadron. No known nickname or nose art. When lost this aircraft had Derwent 8 engines with serial number (right) 5992/626497 and (left) 7915/633191. Mission History On June 15, 1953 took off piloteed by Sgt Donald W. Pinkstone on an armed road reconnaissance mission. While attempting to strafe a vehicle, hit by anti-aircraft fire and the pilot safely ejected. The Meteor crashed near Chodong in North Korea and crsahed into a field between a village and high scrub covered ground. Fate of the Pilot Pinkstone landed safely and was observed folding up his parachute and ran for high ground away from the village. At 10:55am he ignited a smoke flare observed at 10: 11:10am. A rescue helicopter attempted to rescue him but was driven off by ground fire and was unable to rescue him. Afterwards, Pinkstone was captured and became a Prisoner Of War (POW). He survived captivity and was liberated. References Korean War Nominal Roll - D W Pinkstone, A2925 ADF Serials - Meteor A77-982 77 Squadron Operations Record Book (NAA: A9186, 104) "...The remainder of the aircraft carried out armed reconnaissance flights to assist R.O.K troops in the front line and rescap flights for the pilot of A77-982 who was hit by anti-aircraft fire whilst attacking a vehicle. The pilot, A2925 Sergeant PINKSTONE, D.W. baled out of his aircraft and was seen to land safety in a paddy field, fold up his parachute and run for high ground on the opposite side of a small village. Rescue helicopter was forced away from the downed pilot by intense ground fire and it is considered that the pilot has been captured and is a prisoner of war". 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 July 1, 2022 |
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