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| RNZAF No. 16 Squadron  Tony Toufexis 2004 |
Pilot Sgt Thomas Victor Marchant, 421076 (KIA, BR) Wanganui, NZ Crashed May 1, 1943 at 11:15 hours Aircraft History Built by Curtiss in Buffalo, New York. Constructors Number 19957. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as P-40E-1 Warhawk serial number 41-36124. Assigned Royal Air Force (RAF) as P-40E Kittyhawk serial number ET770. Disassembled and shipped overseas as part of defense aid. Wartime History Assigned to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) as P-40E Kittyhawk serial number NZ3031 and reassembled. Assigned to No. 16 Squadron coded XO-R. This aircraft operated from Woodbourne Airfield. Mission History On May 1, 1943 took off piloted by Sgt Thomas Victor Marchant on a training flight. While crossing a ridge it was caught in a downdraft and crashed into Wainuomata Hill near Wellington. On May 25, 1943 this aircraft was officially written off. Recovery of Remains After the crash, Marchant's remains were recovered. Memorials Marchant was officially declared dead the day of the mission. He is buried at Wanganui Cemetery (Aramoho) at grave D. 1. 52. Wreckage The crash site includes landing gear legs and bits of fuselage. The engine is located 1km away. References ADF Serials Kittyhawk NZ3031 CWGC - Thomas Victor Marchant Thanks to Tony Toufexis 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, 2024 |
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