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| RNZAF No. 18 Squadron |
Pilot Flying Officer Ronald Bremner, 422361 (MIA / KIA) Otago, NZ MIA February 5, 1944 Aircraft History Built by Curtiss in Buffalo, New York. Constructors Number 28444. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as P-40N-1-CU Warhawk serial number 42-104682. Disassembled and shipped overseas to New Zealand as part of defense aid. Wartime History Delivered to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) as P-40N Kittyhawk serial number NZ3120. On June 25, 1943 reassembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot (1 AD) at Hobsonville Airfield. Assigned to No. 18 Squadron coded J. Mission History On February 5, 1944 took off from Torokina Airfield on Bougainville piloted by F/O Ronald Bremner on an escort mission for 48 SBDs and 18 TBFs attacking Lakunai Airfield near Rabaul. After the bombing raid, the formation was intercepted by enemy fighters that followed them southwards. Returning, two aircraft were observed crashing into the sea at Saint Georges Channel one in the channel and one near Cape Saint George, but it was not determined if these were P-40s. Two P-40s failed to return from the mission. When this aircraft failed to return it was officially listed as Missing In Action (MIA). Also lost was P-40N Kittyhawk NZ3126 pilot Sgt Bruce Nicholson (MIA). Officially written off books on March 9, 1944. Memorials Bremner was officially declared dead the day of the mission. He is memorialized on the Bourail Memorial, panel 4. References USAF Serial Number Search Results - P-40N-1-CU Warhawk 42-104682 "104682 to New Zealand as NZ3120. Assembled by No.1 Aircraft Depot, Hobsonville and BoC at Hobsonville on 25 June 1943. Coded "J". To No.18 Squadron. Crashed into St. Georges Channel on 5 February 1944. The aircraft was shot down by an enemy fighter during an escort sortie." ADF Serials Kittyhawk - P-40N Kittyhawk NZ3120 CWGC - Ronald Bremner Air-To-Air page 290 Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated June 28, 2024 |
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