CRASH OF AN A-24
AT AMBERLEY AIRFIELD, QLD
ON 11 JANUARY 1942

On 11 January 1942, a USAAF A-24 piloted by Lieutenant Boal was involved in an accident at Amberley airfield in Queensland. The aircraft suffered damage to the airscrew, oil scoop, flaps, and bottom fuselage. It was relocated to Archerfield after the crash.

REFERENCE

Document prepared by 1st Lt. Elmore G. Brown, titled:-

"Headquarters, USA Air Forces in Australia
A-4. Aircraft Movements Status & Statistics Section
Location and Status of Damaged Aircraft in Australia"

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I'd like to thank Chris Jamesson for his assistance with this page.

Can anyone help me with more information on this crash?

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This page first produced 9 June 2001

This page last updated 02 February 2020