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  P-40E-1 Kittyhawk Serial Number A29-108 Code M
RAAF
No. 75 Squadron

Pilot  P/O Stuart Munro, 402963 (KIA, BR) Woodford Dale, NSW
Crashed  August 28, 1942

Aircraft History
Built by Curtiss in Buffalo, New York. Originally intended for the Royal Air Force (RAF) as Kittyhawk Mark IA serial number ET741. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as P-40E-1 Warhawk serial number 41-36095. Disassembled and shipped overseas to Australia and reassembled.

Wartime History
During May 1942 assigned to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as P-40E Kittyhawk serial number A29-108. On June 7, 1942 at Kingaroy Airfield assigned to No. 75 Squadron. Coded M.

Mission History
On August 27, 1942 took off from Milne Bay piloted by P/O Stuart Munro and crashed killing the pilot.

Memorials
Munro was officially declared dead the day of the mission. He is buried at Bomana War Cemetery at A3. D. 18.

References
ADF Serials - Kittyhawk A29-108
CWGC - Stuart Munro, 402963
FindAGrave - Pilot Officer Stuart S Munro


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Last Updated
October 16, 2023

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