CRASH OF TIGER MOTH
AT NARROMINE, NSW
ON 3 DECEMBER 1940

Subject:    Wartime crashes in Australia
Date:              Wed, 3 Jan 2001 00:53:46 +1300
From:            "Brian Gee" <descar@ihug.co.nz>

A17-32 (DHA 29) 5 EFTS Narromine

03.12.40 Turned sharply to avoid collision on landing approach, stalled and crashed outside eastern boundary of Narromine aerodrome. P/O G Hubbard killed, LAC WC Bates seriouslyinjured.

Brian Gee

The following information is from the National Archives of Australia:-

Title: Accident to Tiger Moth A17-32 of No 5 EFTS at Narromine on 3/12/1940 - F/O G Hubbard

Series number: A705

Control symbol: 32/10/3005

Contents date range: 1940 - 1940

Access status: Open

Location: National Office

Barcode no: 165616

Can anyone help me with more information on this crash?

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