| Place | Oceania: Australia, Western Australia, Perth, Guildford |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00941.012 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
GUILDFORD, WA. 1943-05-23. DAMAGED BOOMERANG AIRCRAFT (A46-83) PILOTED BY 410024 SERGEANT B. P. ...
Description
GUILDFORD, WA. 1943-05-23. DAMAGED BOOMERANG AIRCRAFT (A46-83) PILOTED BY 410024 SERGEANT B. P. WILLIAMS, NO. 85 SQUADRON RAAF. ON THE PREVIOUS DAY, WHILST IN THE COURSE OF A RUN PREPARATORY TO TAKE OFF, THE AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTALLY SWUNG OFF THE RUNWAY, HIT A TREE AND BURST INTO FLAMES WHEN COMING TO REST. (ORIGINAL PRINT IN NO. 85 SQUADRON UNIT HISTORY HELD IN AWM OFFICIAL RECORDS, SERIES 64 ITEM 1/169)