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Pilot Sgt Charles F. Bromley, 405391 (KIA / BR) Richmond, QLD Observer Sgt Richard Walsh, 5803 (KIA / BR) Beaudesert, QLD MIA January 20, 1942 Aircraft History Built by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) with Constructor's Number 505. Wartime History Delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as CA-8 Wirraway serial number A20-303. Assigned to No. 24 Squadron based at Vunakanau Airfield near Rabaul. No known nose art or nickname. Mission History On January 20, 1942 took off from Vunakanau Airfield to intercept incoming Japanese air raid. After take off, shot down by A6M2 Zeros and crashed into the sea. Memorials Both crew members were officially declared dead the day of the mission. Both are buried at the Bita Paka (Bita Paka) War Cemetery. Bromley H. D. 1. Walsh H. D. 2. References CWGC - Charles Frederick Bromley CWGC - Richard Walsh ADF Serials - Wirraway A20-303 RAAF DB - Wirraway A20-303 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 June 11, 2024 |
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