CRASH OF A LOCKHEED HUDSON
RAAF DARWIN AIRFIELD, NT
ON 1 APRIL 1941

On 1 April 1941, Lockheed Hudson A16-8, of 13 Squadron RAAF, piloted by  68 W/C John Raeburn Balmer, forced landed at RAAF Darwin Airfield due to a loss of fuel pressure in the port engine. The plug at the base of the carburettor was found unscrewed.

The crew was as follows:-

Wing Commander John Raeburn Balmer (68)
Flying Officer Ronald Graham Cornfoot (250630)
Sgt Maxwell Alexander Hipkins (400176)
Cpl Richard James Pascoe (17457)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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This page first produced 13 September 2024

This page last updated 13 September 2024