Here is a brief history of this aircraft
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April 15, 1943 |
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Shipped to Australia (see invoice) |
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Served with 78 Sqn. of the RAAF |
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August 14, 1943 |
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Collided in flight with A29-413 while formation flying and sustained damage to the starboard wing and fuselage. Pilot Sgt Don Smyth ok and managed to land the aircraft back at Camden |
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April 20, 1944 (?) |
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Collided with aircraft at Tadji strip causing extensive damage to the port wing and empennage |
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September 8, 1944 |
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Approved for conversion at 12 RSU |
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1974 |
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Retrieved from the jungle at New Guine |