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A29-164 P-40K-10-CU 42-10172 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 23/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #27 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W14/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 22/02/43. Coded AM-Z (Artwork with Black and white cat attacking niponese mice and named "Tropo". Refer AWM Neg OG0056). Accident 14/06/43 on landing when A29-200 overshot landing and collided with already landed A29-164, following a ferry flight from Gurney Strip to Vivgami Strip, Goodenough Island. Pilot of A29-164, F/O Alan Wallace Campbell Morrison Serv#416186 was not injured. Pilot of A29-200, Sgt Kenneth Gordon Murdoch Serv#416981 was not injured. NFDs. Repaired in Unit. Accident 14/11/43 NFDs. Pilot possibly flown by F/lt Gratton. Damaged port mainplane. Rec 26RSU ex 77 Sqn RAAF 19/11/43. Rec 3AD ex 26RSU 11/03/44. Rec 6AD ex 3AD 25/05/44. Rec 2OTU ex 6AD 01/09/44. Accident 1150hrs 27/04/45, when pilot made a wheels up landing 2 miles west of Mildura Aerodrome after oil temperature rose and oil pressure dropped during test flight. Pilot; F/O Raymon David Dyson Serv#406234 was not injured. Rec 1CRD ex 2OTU 03/09/45. Issued and Rec SAS Werribee Bombing Range, ex 1SD 29/10/47. Write off per File#9/2/586 06/11/47. (Pics held 77Sqn/2OTU)
A29-165 P-40K-10-CU 42-10173 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 25/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #28 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W14/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 22/02/43. Rec 10RSU ex 77 Sqn RAAF 23/03/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 10RSU 03/04/43. Accident 23/01/44 on return to Vivigani strip Goodenough Island from operational standby at Dobadura, the a/c was taxying to dispersal when a/c nosed over when braking to prevent hitting another taxying a/c. Damage to airscrew. Pilot, P/O Donald Horace Crane Serv#417700 was not injured. Rec 15ARD ex 77 Sqn RAAF 19/03/44. Rec 3AD ex 15ARD 16/05/44. Rec 6AD ex 3AD 28/05/44 in NMF. Rec 2OTU ex 6AD 14/08/44. Accident 0745hrs 25/05/45, when A29-165 (Green 1) collided mid air with P-40E-1 A29-148 which was flying straight and level over Benetook Victoria (10 miles SSW from Mildura)during section attack exercise with five a/c. A29-165, following collision at 6000 feet, dived into ground and disintegarated on impact one mile north of Benetook Rail siding. A29-148 successfully landed at Mildura. Pilot A29-165, Sgt Laurence Peter Kaye Serv#62418 was killed. Pilot of A29-148, F/O Ernest Leslie Gale Serv#418381 , 2OTU Instructor, was not injured. Other aircraft involved in flight were P-40E-1's A29-114 (Sgt Payne) and A29-103 (F/Sgt Taylor) and P-40K A29-179( Sgt Campbell). All aircraft were assigned to F Flight, No 3 Sqn of 2OTU with the exception of A29-114. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2611 dated 01/06/45. Allison V1710-73 #18000. A29-165 had flown 538.40Hrs.
A29-166 P-40K-10-CU 42-10174 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 25/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #29 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W14/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Rec 12RSU ex 1AD 13/03/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 12RSU Res Pool 09/04/43. Coded AM-U with four flag motif on port side, and RAAF Rank Pennant Flag on Starboard side as previously mirrored firstly on P-40E-1 A29-113. Accident 1400hrs 13/08/43 during air test the engine showed excessive vibration and boost loss. Pilot performed successful emergency wheels down landing at Vivigani Strip Goodenough Island. Pilot; Sqn Ldr Richard C Cresswell Serv#A402 was not injured. Rec 26RSU ex 77 Sqn RAAF 15/08/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 02/10/43. Rec 26RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 05/10/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 29/11/43. Accident 01/01/44 during travel flight from Kiriwina to Vivigani Strip when after two minutes after take-off, oil temperature went off the clock , with white smoke coming from all engine stacks, with engine cutting, forcing the pilot to make a forced landing 7 miles south west of main Kiriwina strip. Pilot; F/Sgt Mostyn David Morgan Serv#425718 suffered abrasions. Rec 26RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 05/01/44. Rec 12RSU ex 26RSU 30/01/44. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1340 dated 14/01/44. Allison V1710-73 #13092.
A29-167 P-40K-10-CU 42-10176 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 22/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #30 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W14/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 23/02/43. Coded AM-A. Modification W/T installation 07/07/43. Alloted 3AD ex 77Sqn RAAF 27/01/44. Incident 11/02/44 as part of operational flight of 12 a/c on close escort to Beauforts of 6/8/100sqns RAAF on a combine strike on dumps at Pora Pora PNG , pilot on return experienced a loss of oil/fuel pressure, and performed an emergency landing at Kiriwina North Strip along with anotehr P-40K of flight. Pilot; F/Sgt Bruce Robert Shea Serv#412719 was not injured. Rec 12RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 15/02/44. Rec 10RSU ex 12RSU 13/03/44. Issued 3AD ex 10RSU 23/05/44. Rec 2OTU ex 10RSU 04/06/44. Accident post 1340hrs 16/02/45 after taking off from Mildura on a authorised Camera Gunnery exercise (Exercise#3 at a altitude of 6000feet per No 39 Course) near Range "L", approximately 8 miles west of Wentworth NSW. Aircraft involved were A29-167(Red 1) and A29-186 (Red 2) of "A" Flight , No 1 Sqn (Kittyhawks), 2OTU, with both aircraft failing to return to base. The mid air collision happened approximately at 1415hrs. A intensive air search by 6 Ansons, three each from 6SFTS and 3AGS over the training area failed to locate the accident scene or wRecks and the search was abandoned on Sunday 18/02/45. On 19/02/45, a resident of Wentworth informed the location of a aircraft some 2 miles SW of Wentworth Bombing Range ( Destroyed by impact and fire, A29-186), with the second aircraft subsequently found 3/4 to 1 mile away (Impact damage, A29-167). Pilots; A29-167, F/Lt Robert Ambrose Milne Serv#406362 was killed, and A29-186, F/Sgt Norman Robert Hammond Serv#419804 was killed. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2400 dated 22/02/45. Allsion V1710-73 # 22469.
A29-168 P-40K-10-CU 42-10177 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 22/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #31 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W14/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Issued 77Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 14/02/44. Coded AM-T. Rec 12RSU ex 77 Sqn RAAF 17/02/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 12RSU 22/02/43. Rec 76 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 11/07/43. NFDs. Rec 3AD ex 77Sqn RAAF 14/05/44. Rec 2OTU ex 3AD 16/06/44. Accident 1245hrs 27/07/45 when a/c was forced landed wheels up 5 miles west of Yelta, Victoria(20 miles from Mildura) due to gycol leak and overheating, following a collision of a tree during low flying exercise.. Pilot , F/Sgt John Laurie Jenkins Serv#417846 was not injured. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2772 dated 08/08/45. Rec 1CRD ex 2OTU 02/10/45. Salvaged 12/10/45.
A29-169 P-40K-10-CU 42-10183 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 23/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #32 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W18/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Rec 12RSU ex 1AD 13/03/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 12RSU RP 09/04/43. Operational loss 14/04/43 when part of a 18 aircraft formation intercepting a enemy bomber formation over Milne Bay at 23000feet. In the ensuing engagement the pilot and his Flight Commander of A Flight, were attacked by Zeros and took evasion action by diving to 15000feet. The Flight Commander then lost sight of this aircraft and pilot. The aircraft was believed to have been shot down into the sea off some distance from Gurney airstrip. Pilot; Sgt Lloyd Charles Melrose Serv#410002 missing believed killed. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/792 28/04/43. Allison V-1710-73 #19157.
A29-170 P-40K-10-CU 42-10184 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 22/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #33 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W18/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. On allotment to 2OTU ex 1AD 13/03/43. Per E/E-88Card (No accident Records found per 1AD/2OTU) states crashed 2 miles (3.2 kms) south of Laverton, Vic through engine failure, probably caused from connecting rod failure. Aircraft caught fire in the air.Totally destroyed. NFDs. Rec 2OTU 21/03/43. Therefore on charge to 2OTU which would indicate pilot from there, but no name found. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/736 dated 25/03/43. Allsion V1710-73#19147.
A29-171 P-40K-10-CU 42-10185 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 23/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #34 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W18/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Rec Special Duties Flight (SDF) for RWT fitment/Trials ex 1AD 07/04/43. Rec 1AD ex SDF 13/07/43. Issued 13ARD ex 1AD 09/08/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 29/11/43. Rec 3AD ex 77Sqn RAAF 06/03/44. Rec 2OTU ex 3AD 09/06/44. Coded AB-Y. Accident 11/01/45 crashed on landing at Essendon Aerodrome when pilot over corRected landing swing. Pilot Sqn Ldr Andrew William "Nicki" Barr Serv#250774 was not injured. Repaired. Accident 15/03/43, on landing at Mildura . Pilot F/Sgt Edward Irwin Lorne Baker Serv#433765 was not injured. Rec 1CRD ex 2OTU 09/10/45. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 25/08/48. Completed 22/07/49.
A29-172 P-40K-10-CU 42-10186 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 23/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #35 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W18/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 22/02/43. Coded AM-K. Accident 1815hrs 25/05/43 when aircraft forced landed at Wedau Strip (Beach)during bad weather and darkness on completion of a travel flight from Goodenough Island. Pilot: F/Lt Daryl Maxwell Sproule Serv#250641 was slightly injured. Rec 10RSU ex 77 Sqn RAAF 02/06/43. Write-off per AMSE Approval per File Reference #9/16/870 dated 04/06/43. Allison V1710-73#19110.
A29-173 P-40K-10-CU 42-10205 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 26/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #18 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W18/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Rec 2OTU ex 1AD 14/03/43. Coded "73". Accident 0900hrs 13/04/43 when formation were flying and changing over from Vic to Echelon formation, A29-173 came underneath A29-181 and collided over the NSW side, a half a mile north of Mildura Aerodrome, Vic, then appear to stall and dive into the ground , and immediately burst into flames. Pilots: A29-173; Sgt Robert Harry Overmyer Serv#32700 was killed and A29-181; Sgt Robert Ronald Munro Serv#416360, was not injured(Sadly he was killed a fortnight later at Point Cook in Vengeance A27-214 on 27/04/43). Write-off per AMSE Approval per File Reference #9/16/774 dated 15/04/43. Allison V1710-73#19411(9595).
A29-174 P-40K-10-CU 42-10213 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 26/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #19 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W18/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 22/02/43. Rec 3AD ex 77Sqn RAAF 23/02/44. Rec 2OTU ex 3AD 30/07/44. NMF and white blocked "74" in black square surrounds. Accident 13/03/45 when aircraft was ground looped on landing. Repaired in Unit. Pilot (defined as "lack of experience) NFDs. Rec 1CRD ex 2OTU 03/09/45. Rec School/Land Air Warefare(SAS) ex 1SD(1 Stores Depot Werribee). Destroyed by fire at Werribee Bombing Range. Write-off per AMSE Approval per File Reference #9/2/586 dated 12/10/48.
A29-175 P-40K-10-CU 42-10215 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 28/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #20 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W18/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Rec 2OTU ex 1AD 14/03/43. Coded "75". Rec 3AD ex 2OTU 25/05/43. Rec 13ARD RP ex 3AD 02/11/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD RP 29/11/43. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 15/02/44. Rec 3AD ex 15ARD RP 21/02/44. Rec 6AD ex 3AD 09/04/43. Rec 2OTU ex 6AD 24/09/44. Accident 29/04/45 when pupil pilot failed to lock landing gear causing gear to fold on landing at Mildura. Pilot; F/O David John Laidlaw Serv#419941 was not injured. Repaired in Unit. Accident 05/06/45, Mildura Vic, prior to taking part in a dive bombing detail, having noticed a fuel tanker 20 yards from and in front of aircraft, when entering into cockpit, proceeded to taxy and turn starboard to avoid tanker. The port wing struck tanker, causing aircraft to turn and strike tanker with airscrew. Pilot; F/Sgt Frederick Baxter Wreidt Serv#428412 was not injured, but was dismissed from his course. Rec 1CRD ex 2OTU 03/09/45. Rec School/Land Air Warefare(SAS) ex 1SD(1 Stores Depot Werribee). Destroyed by fire at Werribee Bombing Range. Write-off per AMSE Approval per File Reference #9/2/586 dated 24/02/48.
A29-176 P-40K-10-CU 42-10217 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 28/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #21 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W18/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Issued 2OTU ex 1AD 14/03/43. Issued 13ARD RP ex 2OTU 11/05/43. Rec 13ARD RP ex 1AD 30/05/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP (to replace A29-186 AM-K) 29/11/43. Coded AM-B. Ground accident 27/02/44 when a/c caught fire at Vivigani strip Goodenough Is during servicing. (a/c usually flown by F/O Scott,NFDs). Rec 26RSU ex 77 Sqn RAAF 05/03/44. Rec 3AD ex 26RSU 04/04/44. Rec 6AD ex 3AD 25/05/44. Rec 2OTU ex 6AD 10/10/44. Accident 0749hrs 14/12/44 when a/c was seen in a spiral dive from 2000 feet, when engaged in a divebombing exercise, disintegrated on impact 1 mile south of bombing range L west of Wenworth, New South Wales. Pilot; F/Sgt Kenneth Edward Hepburn Serv#430170 was killed. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2242 20/12/44. Allison V-1710-73 #22448.
A29-177 P-40K-10-CU 42-10224 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 27/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #22 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W18/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 22/02/43. Accident 04/07/43 when a/c was involved in a ground collision during taxiing. NFDs. Rec 26RSU ex 77 Sqn RAAF 12/07/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 26 RSU 27/07/43.Accident 2022hrs 18/09/43 on becoming airborne for a search light (A/A Co-op) training, the pilot noticed the undercarriage would not retract and decided to land immediately. On landing, the left undercarriage collapsed which caused the aircraft to slew off the strip. Pilot; F/Lt J R Kinnimont Serv#A854 was not injured. Rec 26RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 21/09/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 09/11/43. Rec 3AD ex 77 Sqn RAAF 23/02/44. Rec 6AD ex 3AD 05/04/44. Rec 2OTU ex 6AD 24/07/44. Accident 1620hrs 02/04/45 whilst on a cross country flight at 2000 feet when a/c engine suffered a big end bearing failure, causing penetration of crankcase on both sides, which forced the pilot to perform a wheels down landing near Annuello, Vic about 80 miles (133 km) from the Mildura. Pilot; Sqn Ldr Ian Sandford Loudan Serv#404691 was not injured. Repaired in Unit. Accident 1115hrs 13/07/45 when shortly after take-off at 200 feet, the engine backfired badly due to ignition failure, with excessive vibration, with the aircraft then forced landed 1 mile from west end of strip. Pilot; F/Lt Noel Claude Todd Serv#402892 was not injured. Issued 1CRD ex 2OTU 16/10/45. Rec School/Land Air Warefare(SAS) ex 1SD(1 Stores Depot Werribee). Destroyed by fire at Werribee Bombing Range. Write-off per AMSE Approval per File Reference #9/2/586 dated 22/08/47.
A29-178 P-40K-10-CU 42-10225 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 27/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #23 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W18/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Rec 2OTU ex 1AD 14/03/43. Accident 22/04/43 when on landing the a/c swumg to starboard causing the undercarriage to collapse. NFDs. Repaired. Accident 31/08/43 when on landing damaging, airscrew, wings and undercarriage. NFDs. Repaired. Accident 1400hrs 03/12/43 due to the engine loosing powere, the a/c was forced landed 6 miles west of Mildura Strip. Pilot; Sqn Ldr C W Lindeman was not injured. Accident 21/04/44 when a/c was forced landed wheels down to ascertain position. No damage. NFDs. Accident 02/11/44 when a/c ground looped on taking off damaging starboard mainplane and engine. NFDs. Coded CD-U. Rec 1CRD ex 2OTU 03/09/45. Rec School/Land Air Warefare(SAS) ex 1SD(1 Stores Depot Werribee). Destroyed by fire at Werribee Bombing Range. Write-off per AMSE Approval per File Reference #9/2/586 dated 12/10/48.
A29-179 P-40K-10-CU 42-10226 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 27/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #24 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W18/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 22/02/43. Coded AM-W. Rec 26RSU ex 77 Sqn RAAF 13/12/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU replacing A29-191 27/12/43. Rec 3AD ex 77 Sqn RAAF 14/03/44. Rec 2OTU ex 3AD 02/10/44. From Stores Reserve to replace P-40E-1 A29-127 13/12/44. Accident 25/05/45 when just airborne, collided with starboard wing with another aircraft taxying across runway at Mildura. Pilot managed to land aircraft without further damage. Pilot: Sqn Ldr Ian Sandford Loudon Serv#404691 was not injured. Rec 1CRD ex 2OTU 03/09/45. To be stored Cat E 01/10/46. Rec School/Land Air Warfare(SAS) ex 1SD(1 Stores Depot Werribee)23/09/48. Destroyed by fire at Werribee Bombing Range. Write-off per AMSE Approval per File Reference #9/2/586 12/10/48. Allison V-1710-73 #19669
A29-180 P-40K-10-CU 42-10227 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 27/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #25 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W18/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Allotted 77 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 07/02/43. Incident 15/02/43 when starboard main plane was damaged from blast tube issue. Repaired at 3AD. Allotted 13ARD ex 3AD 10/05/43. Issued to 1AD 's RDF Section ex 3AD i as a test bed for prototype installation of IFF equipment 19/07/43. Allotted SDF (1AD) ex RDF Section for tests 03/08/43. Rec 13ARD RP(Res Pool)ex 1AD 25/07/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD RP 03/12/43. Issued 3AD ex 15ARD RP 31/01/44. Accident 10/03/44(Aircraft Accident Data Report date, not E/E-88 Card), still with 3AD when after completing 400 yards of its landing run, the tail wheel collapsed at Cairns(25OBU has no Record though), causing rear end of fuselage to strike ground. Pilot: F/Sgt K M Douglas Serv#412576 (1AD)was not injured. Rec 13ARD ex 15ARD RP 22/03/44. Rec 3AD ex 13ARD 13/05/44. Rec 5AD storage ex 3AD 20/06/44. Issued and Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 23/08/44. Rec 2OTU ex 5AD 18/09/44. (Issue of unRecorded accident?: Refer AMSE Approval to Write off per File #9/16/2469 dated 29/03/45, Error Refers to A29-181). Rec 1CRD ex 2OTU 18/08/45. To be stored Cat E 01/10/46. Rec School/Land Air Warfare(SAS) ex 1SD(1 Stores Depot Werribee)12/11/47. Destroyed by fire at Werribee Bombing Range. Write-off per AMSE Approval per File Reference #9/2/586 04/06/48. Allison V-1710-73 #19368 (1943)

P-40K Kittyhawk A29-180 1 C.R.D., Werribee, 18th August 1945 via Mike Mirkovic.
A29-181 P-40K-10-CU 42-10232 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 27/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Aus 1 #26 Ex San Francisco SS ??? 241 W18/12/42. Rec 1AD ex USA 24/01/43. Rec 2OTU ex 1AD 14/03/43. Accident 0900hrs 13/04/43 on delivery when formation was flying and changing over from Vic to Echelon formation, A29-173 came underneath A29-181 and collided over the NSW side, a half a mile north of Mildura Aerodrome, Vic, then appear to stall and dive into the ground , and immediately burst into flames. Pilots: A29-173; Sgt Robert Harry Overmyer Serv#32700 was killed and A29-181; Sgt Robert Ronald Munro Serv#416360, was not injured(Sadly he was killed a fortnight later at Point Cook in Vengeance A27-214 on 27/04/43 after being transferred to 1AD). Repaired by Unit. Rec 13ARD RP ex 2OTU 30/05/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARd RP 19/11/43. Rec 3AD ex 15ARD RP 23/02/44. Rec 6AD ex 3AD 19/04/44. Rec 2OTU ex 6AD 02/09/44. Accident 0712hrs 12/03/45 when on landing, the aircraft's engine cut out when the fuel ran out. Aircraft had insufficient height for engine to pick up when new tank was selected, resulting in the aircraft crashing into a tree whilst making its approach. Pilot; F/Sgt Lionel Victor Rogers Serv#59650 was not injured. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File #9/16/2469 dated 29/03/45(IncorRect Serial used: A29-180). Allison V-1710-73 #19321 (1944)
A29-182 P-40K-10-CU 42-10175 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 25/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A Aus 1 #9 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/02/43. Coded AM-C. Nose art of boxing kangaroo mirroring A29-114 "C". Accident 28/02/43 when a/c overshot landing at Gurney Strip, Milne Bay when hydraulic system failed in flight which resulted in a no flap high speed landing after undercarriage was lowered manually. Aircraft nosed over in soft mud at end of strip when brakes weakened and finally failed at the end of the landing. Pilot; F/O Dean Harcourt Kelly Serv#416098 was not injured. Repaired in Unit. Damaged on 18 a/c escort mission 02/08/43 (Card states 04/08/43, but no operations 03-05/08/43 period). Pilot 02/08/43 mission: F/O Dean Harcourt Kelly Serv#416098 was not injured. Repaired in unit. Rec 3AD ex 77Sqn RAAF 14/03/44. Rec 2OTU ex 3AD 17/09/44. Rec SHQ Laverton ex 2OTU 13/08/45. Rec 1AD ex SHQ Laverton 10/10/45. Rec 1CRD ex 1AD 17/10/45. To be stored Cat E 01/10/46. Rec School/Land Air Warfare(SAS) ex 1SD(1 Stores Depot Werribee)22/08/47. Destroyed by fire at Werribee Bombing Range. Write-off per AMSE Approval per File Reference #9/2/586 26/08/47. Allison V-1710-73 #19167 (1945).
A29-183 P-40K-10-CU 42-10178 1/43 "USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 26/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A Aus 1 #10 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/02/43. Coded AM-H. Rec 26RSU ex 77 Sqn RAAF 05/09/43. Accident 10/02/44 when pilot became blind with oil in cockpit after take-off at 100 feet altitude. It was due to the oil cap from oil tank only being half on. Pilot; F/Sgt Philip Alfred Webb Serv#420105 carried out a forced landing and was not injured. Rec 26RSU ex 77 Sqn RAAF 05/09/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 12/09/43. Rec 26 RSU ex 77 Sqn RAAF 17/09/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 22/09/43. Rec 26RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 31/10/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 15/11/43. Accident 1044hrs 10/02/44 when taking off from Vivagani Strip on Goodenough Island, as part of a 18 a/c formation to provide escort to Beauforts of 6/8/100Sqns RAAF, the engine failed on take-off causing him to forceland the a/c 2 miles north west of strip. Pilot, F/Sgt P A Webb was not injured ( Pls note, this affected his confidence after all of these accidents and CO Recommended that he be rested. He became a Intercepter Officer FCU after being transferred No 1 RPP ex 77Sqn RAAF on 20/04/44). Rec 26RSU ex 77 Sqn RAAF 15/02/44. AMSE Approval to Write Off dated 18/02/44 per file#9/16/1412. Allsion V1710-73 #17282. Recovered PNG 1970's. 1999 transferred from Robert Greinert to Graham Orphan in New Zealand. "
A29-184 P-40K-10-CU 42-10193 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 26/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A Aus 1 #11 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/02/43. Coded AM-T. Motif of pilot with "Hodgie" on starboard side (per F/O J A T Hodgkinson).Incident 26/07/43 as one of twelve aircraft whilst divebombing (with 2 x 30lb Incendiaries and 4 x 40lb GP Bombs)enemy installations at Ring Ring , Gasmata area of New Britain aircraft hit by AAA to both mainplanes. Pilot F/O John Allan Hodgkinson Serv#411495 was not injured. Rec 26RSU ex 77 Sqn RAAF 04/08/43.Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 08/08/43. Rec 26RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 13/12/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU to replace A29-169 08/01/44. Rec 3AD ex 77Sqn RAAF 14/03/44.Rec 2OTU ex 3AD 21/08/44. Rec 1CRD ex 2OTU 03/09/45. To be stored Cat E 01/10/46. Rec School/Land Air Warfare(SAS) ex 1SD(1 Stores Depot Werribee)06/08/47. Destroyed by fire at Werribee Bombing Range. Write-off per AMSE Approval per File Reference #9/2/586 24/02/48.

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A29-185 P-40K-10-CU 42-10194 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 26/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A, Diversion 146-A Aus 1#12 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/02/43. Damaged in combat over Milne Bay 1234hrs 14/04/43 when 45 Enemy Bombers and escort of 20-30 a/c were intercepted, per Airscrew, Port Mainplane,and main fuel tank. Pilot: Sgt Colin Laing Serv#408263 was not injured. Rec 10RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 16/04/43. Rec 15ARD ex 10RSU 23/04/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 10RSU 03/05/43. Rec 26RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 13/08/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 26/08/43. Operational Loss 0900hr 03/11/43 was part of a twelve a/c mission carrying 2 x 250lb bombs to strike Pal Mal Mal Plantation New Britain, whenon the return flight of that successful mission, the a/c crashed into the sea between Kiriwina Island and Gooenough Island. The pilot was seen in the water after, but having not inflated his life jacket and seemingly dazed. He disappeared. Pilot Sgt Ronald William McDonald Serv#419203 postd missing presumed dead. AMSE Approval to Write Off dated 08/11/43 per file#9/16/1199. Allsion V1710-73 #17860.(Original Eng was #19184)
A29-186 P-40K-10-CU 42-10195 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 26/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A Aus 1 #13 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/02/43. Coded AM-K. Accident 1900hrs 16/07/43 when pilot taxied into stationary P-40M A29-352 (Ex 76Sqn RAAF) with starboard wing tip at Milne Bay and pilot stood on brakes,causing a/c to stand on nose. Pilot: F/Sgt Max Holdsworth Serv#411067 was not injured. Rec 26RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 22/07/43. Issued 77Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 24/08/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU to replace A29-185 27/08/43. Operational damage from AAA when on a dive bombing ( 1 x 500lb bomb) and strafing mission to Gasmata, New Britain 21/10/43. Shrapnel entering bottom port side of fuselage, severing radio wiring and damaging the BC-454-A Receiver. Pilot: F/Sgt B C Marsden 417390 was not injured. Rec 26RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 24/10/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 29/10/43. Rec 3AD ex 77Sqn RAAF 23/01/44. Rec 2OTU ex 3AD 13/07/44. Accident 30/08/44 when on landing. Damaged Starboard and port Mainplanes, Spinner and props, radiators. Repaired in unit post 06/09/44. NFDs. Accident post 1340hrs 16/02/45 after taking off from Mildura on a authorised Camera Gunnery exercise (Exercise#3 at a altitude of 6000feet) near Range "L", approximately 8 miles west of Wentworth NSW. Aircraft involved were A29-167(Red 1) and A29-186 (Red 2) of "A" Flight , No 1 Sqn (Kittyhawks), 2OTU, with both aircraft failing to return to base. The mid air collision happened approximately at 1415hrs. A intensive air search by 6 Ansons, three each from 6SFTS and 3AGS over the training area failed to locate the accident scene or wRecks and the search was abandoned on Sunday 18/02/45. On 19/02/45, a resident of Wentworth informed the location of a aircraft some 2 miles SW of Wentworth Bombing Range ( Destroyed by impact and fire, A29-186), with the second aircraft subsequently found 3/4 to 1 mile away (Impact damage, A29-167). Pilots; A29-167, F/Lt Robert Ambrose Milne Serv#406362 was killed, and A29-186, F/Sgt Norman Robert Hammond Serv#419804 was killed. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2400 dated 22/02/45 Allsion V1710-73 # 20203.
A29-187 P-40K-10-CU 42-10196 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 26/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A Aus 1 #14 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/02/43. Coded AM-N. Rec 26RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 23/11/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 12/12/43. Rec 3AD ex 77Sqn RAAF 11/02/44. Rec 2OTU ex 3AD 18/06/44. Accident 03/09/44 when undercarriage collapsed on landing. NFDs. Repaired in unit. Accident 06/02/45 when after a heavy landing , the pilot retook off and on coming in a second attempt, had failed to lock the undercarriage down causing the port leg to collapse on touchdown. The pilot again opened up and went around, attempting to lower the undercarriage again by pumping and diving and pulling out sharply, without effect. The pilot then landed with the port wheel jammed and the starboard wheel retracted. Pilot: Keith Alfred Lindsay Hollands Serv# 435872 was not injured. Repaired in Unit. Accident 0820hrs 17/07/45 when pilot failed to lock undercarriage down due to bad cockpit drill, then ignoring Red Light of Duty Officer, causing the aircraft to crash on landing at Mildura Aerodrome. (refer:NAA Item ID 4590726 Page 56) Pilot F/Sgt Sydney Raymond John Snell Serv#36701 was uninjured. Rec 1CRD ex 2OTU 18/08/45. Rec School/Land Air Warfare(SAS) ex 1SD(1 Stores Depot Werribee)12/11/47. Destroyed by fire at Werribee Bombing Range. Write-off per 18/08/48.
A29-188 P-40K-10-CU 42-10197 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 26/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A Aus 1 #15 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/02/43. Operational loss 1140hrs 01/03/43 when experiencing fuel pressure loss that caused a complete engine failure, forcing the pilot to land on a reef, one mile north of 6th light in China Straits at the south east of the mainland of Milne Bay. Pilot: F/Sgt Max Holdsworth Serv#411067 was not injured. Rec 10RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 14/03/43. Rec 3AD ex 10RSU 24/04/43. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/753 17/07/43. Allison V1710-71 #19162.
A29-189 P-40K-10-CU 42-10203 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 26/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A Aus 1 #16 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/02/43. Coded AM-A. Rec 10RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 22/03/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 10RSU 03/04/43. Rec 26RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 09/09/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 22/09/43. Rec 3AD ex 77Sqn RAAF 07/03/44. Rec 6AD ex 3AD 28/05/44. Rec 1AD ex 6AD 16/08/44. Rec 1TPTF (Test Pilot Training Flight, 1AD) ex 1AD 28/08/44. Rec 1AD ex 1TPTF (Now Test and Ferry Sqn) 28/12/44. Issued T&F Sqn ex 1AD 09/01/45. Issued 1CRD ex 1AD 17/12/45. To be stored Cat E 01/10/46. Rec School/Land Air Warfare(SAS) ex 1SD(1 Stores Depot Werribee)24/07/47. Destroyed by fire at Werribee Bombing Range. Write-off per AMSE Approval per File Reference #9/2/586 03/04/48.
A29-190 P-40K-10-CU 42-10204 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 26/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A Aus 1 #17 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/02/43. Rec 26RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 28/11/43. Issued 77Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 12/12/43. Rec 3AD ex 77Sqn RAAF 20/01/44. Rec 2OTU ex 3AD 24/07/44. Accident 0845hrs 27/08/45 when a/c was carrying out dive bombing when the a/c failed to pull out of its dive on the Wentworth Bombing Range. Pilot: W/O John Campbell Higgins Serv#419178 was killed instantly. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2850 05/09/45. Allison V1710-81 #33743.
A29-191 P-40K-10-CU 42-10206 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 26/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A Aus 1 #1 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 12/02/43. Coded AM-I. Incident 20/03/43 when at 24000 feet the engine started to cough and therefore the pilot could not maintain formation and returned to base. Examiniation show a small piece of blue metal had entered the air intake, then passing through the gauze of the carburator , then dropping down the choke tube and then entering the volute chamber. Pilot: Sqn Ldr Richard C Cresswell Serv#402 was not injured. Rec 10RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 25/03/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 10RSU 15/04/43. Rec 26RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 03/10/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 07/10/43. Accident 18/12/43 when departing at 1639hrs on a returned tA29:H29ravel flight (delivering a "safe hand letter" )from Moresby to Goodenough Island the aircraft disappeared. Pilot: F/O William Percy Cassaigne Kate Serv#418428 posted missing presumed killed. However, it was advised that he experience adverse weather onroute and abandoned his aircraft when it temporarily out of control. He was found alive and by a ANGAU party, He completed his tour on the 07/06/44 and completed the war with No 1 Test and Ferry Sqn 1AD as a F/Lt in 07/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1295 dated 29/12/43. Allison V1710-71 #20346.
A29-192 P-40K-10-CU 42-10214 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 26/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A Aus 1 #2 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 18/02/43. Coded AM-E. Accident 0930hrs 08/03/43 when on take-off from Gurney strip, Milne Bay, the engine splutered four fifths down the runway at a airspeed of 110mph and at 2 feet altitude. Pilot switched off engine and continued on the strip, and struck bog off end of strip and turned over onto its back. Cause was a loose connection of fuel coupling to carburator. fuselage broken. Pilot; Future Prime Minister, F/O John Grey Gorton Serv#400793 was not injured. Rec 10RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 14/03/43. Issued 3AD ex 10RSU. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/731 dated 25/03/43. Allison V1710-71 #19374 salvaged.
A29-193 P-40K-10-CU 42-10216 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 26/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A Aus 1 #3 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/02/43. Coded AM-K. Incident, 29/03/43 when during gunnery exercise damaged to mainplane due to gun blast tude blew off both wings during firing of 0.50cal guns. Pilot, F/Lt Henry Harkness Schaeffer Serv#260835 (Ex 2OTU,Ret 3Sqn RAAF M.E. Veteran)was not injured. Rec 10RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 30/03/42. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 10RSU 19/04/43. Accident 28/01/44 whilst on a non-operational flight over base, when the propellor pitch mechanism failed, necessitating a forced landing. The aircraft overshot the strip and ran into soft ground and kunai grass. Pilot; F/Sgt Mostyn David Morgan Serv#425718 was not injured. Rec 26RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 01/02/44. Rec 3AD ex 26RSU 19/03/44. Rec 6AD ex 3AD 12/06/44. Rec 2OTU ex 6AD 11/08/44. Accident 07/03/45 when cockpit filled with smoke and fumes during aerobatic exercises, when main ignition switch burnt out. Pilot switched off engine and attempted forced landing. However due to short curcuit of landing, he was unable to lower wheels and had resorted to hand pump too late to extend undercarriage and made landing with partial extended gear. Pilot; P/O John William Standish Mossop Serv#418148 was not injured. Rec 1CRD ex 2OTU 03/09/45. Issued to DAP per IV2134 02/12/48
A29-194 P-40K-10-CU 42-10222 1/43 USAAF ContrDiversion 146-A Aus 1 #4 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/02/43. Accident 0750hrs 04/08/43 when port main tyre blew out on take-off from Vivigani Strip. Due to tyre jamming gear, the pilot made a wheels up landing. Pilot: Sgt Keith Jagg Serv#422191 was not injured. Rec 26RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 05/08/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF x 26RSU 24/08/43. Rec 26RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 15/11/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 23/11/43. Rec 3AD ex 77Sqn RAAF 4/03/44. Rec 2OTU ex 3AD 22/06/44. Accident 03/01/45, when pilot undershot strip whilst making an approach, opened his throttle and flew up to the strip where he closed the throttle and allowed his aircraft to sink onto the ground at high speed, straining the undercarriage links, causing the port eleo to collapse. Pilot; Sgt Alan Malcolm Campbell Serv#431552 was not injured. Repaired in unit. Accident 1034hrs 25/02/45, Mildura, engine coughed on take-off, forcing pilot to land on end of strip and crash through fence. Pilot; F/Sgt Alexander Florance Soutar Serv#433364 (with 2OTU 29/10/44 to 21/04/45)) was not injured. Rec 1CRD ex 2OTU 03/09/45. Issued DAP per IV2134 03/12/48.
A29-195 P-40K-10-CU 42-10223 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 29/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, DDiversion 146-A Aus 1 #5 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/02/43. Operational damge, in combat 1234hrs 14/04/43 over East Cape, NG, to airscrew, rear and middle fuselage and mainplane. Pilot; F/Lt Ian Robert Kinross Serv#250731 was not injured. Rec 10RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 15/04/43. Rec 15ARD ex 10RSU 23/04/44. Rec 10RSU ex 15ARD 26/04/43. Rec 15ARD ex 10RSU 16/05/44. Issued 26RSU ex 15ARD 05/07/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 10/07/43. Rec 3AD ex 77Sqn RAAF 20/03/44. Rec 2OTU ex 3AD 24/09/44. Accident 1330hrs 07/11/44 when aircraft was engaged in low flying exercises over the approved area 10 miles due west of Mildura Aerodrome. The wing tip touched trees with the aircraft crashing and catching on fire. Pilot: Sgt Lional Grant MacKensie Serv#442292 killed. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2144 dated 17/11/44. Allison V1710-71 #22431.
A29-196 P-40K-10-CU 42-10233 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 01/11/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A Aus 1 #6 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/02/43. Coded AM-S (Had Bunyip holding smoking ball bomb for Niponese soldier. Refer AWM Neg OG0054). Incident 26/05/43 when battery was being disconnected on ground, a fire broke out in radio compartment. ACI Neville Lindon Barron Burt Serv#20584 was injured. Rec 10RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 27/05/43. Rec 15ARD ex 10RSU 07/07/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 14/08/43. Rec 3AD ex 77Sqn RAAF 23/02/44. Rec 5AD storage Cootamundra,ex 3AD 09/07/44. Accident 17/08/44 when being ferried to 5AD Allonville. On landing , a piece of rag was blown across his eyes obstructing his view, causing him to temporarily lose sense of diRection, causing him to ground loop damaging his starboard wing tip. Pilot; W/O Patrick Martin Mannix Sheahan Serv#411196 (5AD)was not injured.Rec 5AD ex 5AD storage 19/08/44. Rec 2OTU ex 5AD 13/09/44. Rec 1CRD ex 2OTU 05/09/45. Authorised to W/O 19/11/46 . Passed to DAP 23/08/48. Action completed 22/07/49.
A29-197 P-40K-10-CU 42-10234 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 31/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A Aus 1 #7 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/02/43. Coded AM-F(Had Tiger lying in grass nose art. Refer AWM Neg OG0055). Rec 26RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 27/09/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 02/10/43. Operational loss on returning from mission over New Britain 1320hrs 21/01/44, when aircraft engine failed, with pilot baling out and landing in sea by parachute, approximately 115 miles north west of Kiriwina. Pilot; W/O John Edwin Arthur Serv#408109 who made use of his dingy,was collected by American ASR Catalina aircraft and return to base 27.5 hrs later. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1363 dated 26/01/44. Allison V1710-71 #13094.
A29-198 P-40K-10-CU 42-10235 1/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 31/10/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 146-A Aus 1 #8 Ex Vancover 16/12/42 SS ??? 239. Rec 2AD ex USA 22/01/43. Iss 2AP ex 2AD 25/02/43. Rec 2AD ex 2AP 10/03/43. Issued 12RSU ex 2AD 26/03/43. Rec 13ARD RP ex 12RSU 18/08/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD RP 23/04/43. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 21/02/44. Rec 3AD ex 15ARD 09/04/44. Rec 2OTU ex 3AD 08/08/44. Accident 0945hrs 11/06/45 Mildura Aerodrome, when on landing, wing tip struck ground and undercarriage collapsed, causing belly landing. Pilot: Sgt Percival James Trezise Serv#421139 was not injured. Res 1CRD ex 2OTU 18/08/45. Authorised to W/O 19/11/46 . Passed to DAP 03/11/48. Action completed 03/12/48.
A29-199 P-40K-15-CU 42-10427 2/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 30/11/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 151-A, Aus 2 #3 Ex Newport News SS ??? 256. Rec 3AD ex USA 08/02/43. Rec 26RSU RP ex 3AD 17/03/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU RP 15/04/43. (Possibly coded AM-V) Accident 12/02/44 when on completion of a landing at Vivigani Strip Goodenough Island, the pilot operated the undercarriage lever instead of the flap lever, causing the tail wheel to collapse, damaging rudder and fuselage. Pilot: P/O Donald Horace Crane Serv#417700 was not injured. Rec 13ARD ex 77Sqn RAAF 01/05/44. Rec 2OTU ex 13ARD 26/08/44.Coded AB-V. Accident 14/02/45 whilst completing three or four passes of a air to ground gunnery exercise at Gol Gol Range Mildura, was observed streaming a greyish white cloud of what appeared to be a liquid from the gills at the back of the engine.The pilot then headed back towards Mildura at a height of 800 feet when he was observed making an approach for a forced landing in a paddock, north of Mildura Tower. The approach was made without flaps, and appeared to have been held off longer than usual. The aircraft made a belly landing and finished facing in the opposite diRection to the approach. The airscrew and reduction gear lay some 125 yards along the pathway. The pilot, W/O Mervyn Thomas Vaughan Serv#30201 apparently had struck his head against the reflector site and had died. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2413 dated 28/02/45. Allison V1710-71 #22357.
A29-200 P-40K-15-CU 42-10415 2/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 23/11/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 151-A, Aus 2 #7 Ex New York SS ??? 235. Rec 1AD ex USA 09/02/43. Rec 12RSU RP ex 1AD 09/04/43. Rec 13ARD ex 12RSU RP 07/05/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD 09/06/43. Coded AM-X. Accident 14/06/43 on landing, when A29-200 overshot landing and collided with already landed A29-164, following a ferry flight from Gurney Strip to Vivgami Strip, Goodenough Island. Pilot of A29-164, F/O Alan Wallace Campbell Morrison Serv#416186 was not injured. Pilot of A29-200, Sgt Kenneth Gordon Murdoch Serv#416981 was not injured. NFDs. Repaired in Unit. Rec 3AD ex 77Sqn RAAF 05/03/44. Rec 6AD ex 3AD 28/05/44. Rec 2OTU ex 6AD 03/09/44. Accident 09/12/44 when aircraft was landed with brakes on, then after bouce, the airscrew touched the ground for 8-10 revolutions and the starboard undercarriage collapsed damaging the starboard mainplane, starboard undercarriage leg and airscrew. Pilot: Sgt John Monico Beilby Serv#47278 was not injured. Res 1CRD ex 2OTU 03/09/45. Authorised to W/O 19/11/46 . Passed to DAP 03/11/48. Action completed 03/12/48.
A29-201 P-40K-15-CU 42-10422 2/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 21/11/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 151-A, Aus 2 #6 Ex New York SS ??? 235. Rec 1AD ex USA 09/02/43. Rec 13ARD Reserve Pool ex 1AD 09/04/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 06/05/43. Coded AM-W overscored. Operational loss 2/8/43 it was one of 18 P-40s escorting Beaufighters and Bostons to attack Gasmata airfield, on the returning from there they attacked barges and this a/c was believed hit from shrapnel by his own 40lb GP bomb and crash landed on the beach some 430 yards east of jetty at Liedenhafen, New Britain. Post war, it was reported that F/lt Daryl Maxwell Sproule Serv#250641 had been taken as a prisoner and was executed sometime around 16/8/43 (the exact date is unknown) as told by native witnesses. Note: F/L Sproule had been appointed Squadron Leader and CO of 77 Sqn on the day before the mission on 1/8/43. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/977 dated 07/08/43.
A29-202 P-40K-15-CU 42-10423 3/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 23/11/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 151-A, Aus 2 #8 Ex New York SS ??? 254. Rec 1AD ex USA 05/03/43. Rec 12RSU Reserve Pool ex 1AD 09/04/43. Rec 13ARD RP ex 12RSU RP 06/07/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 04/08/43. Rec 3AD ex 77Sqn RAAF 05/03/44. Rec 2OTU ex 3AD 30/08/44. Rec 1CRD ex 2OTU 09/10/45. Authorised to W/O 19/11/46 . Passed to DAP 27/08/48. Action completed 22/07/49.
A29-203 P-40K-15-CU 42-10426 3/43 USAAF Contract W535-AC-22714, USAAF accepted 30/11/42, RAAF Case 126 Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 151-A, Aus 2 #8 Ex New York SS ??? 254. Rec 1AD ex USA 05/03/43. Rec 12RSU Reserve Pool ex 1AD 09/04/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 12RSU RP 20/04/43. (Possibly coded AM-X??Had Grim reaper riding Ghost ship nose art. Refer AWM Neg OG0057). Rec 3AD ex 77Sqn RAAF 05/03/44. Rec 2OTU ex 3AD 10/06/44. Coded CD-X. Rec 1CRD ex 2OTU 03/09/45. Authorised to W/O 19/11/46 . Passed to DAP 27/08/48. Action completed 22/07/49.
Note: There were at least 4 P-40K-15-CUs that were earmarked for the RAAF but were lost (i.e.. sunk) in transit to Brisbane Queensland on 29/1/43. Those Kittyhawks would have been allocated serials in the 200 series (i.e.. A29-2**) and so the US serial numbers are included here. Those serials were 42-10424, 42-10425, 42-10428 and 42-10429. In fact, 42-10429 was the last of the batch of 165 P-40K-15-CUs.
     

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