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A29-400 P-40N-1-CU 42-104813 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #41, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1063. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-400 15/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 10/08/43.Coded HU-O. Rec 11RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 05/04/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11 RSU 12/04/44. Rec 22RSU Res Pool ex 78 Sqn RAAF 23/09/44. Rec 11RSU Res Pool ex 22RSU RP 24/11/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 11RSU RP to replace A29-450(Advised 18/01/45) 05/02/45. Rec 84Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 11/03/45. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 84 Sqn RAAF 28/03/45. Incident 11/06/45 during training flight from Bohle River Strip , when a port side blast tube was damaged in a shooting exercise on Rattlesnake Island, damaging port mainplane. NFDs. Rec 13ARD ex 86 Sqn RAAF 18/06/45. Allotted 8OTU ex 13ARd 30/06/45. Canc 05/07/45. Rec 6AD ex 13ARD 08/11/45. Cat D Storage 22/03/46. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised for write off 19/11/46 and struck off charge 15/11/48 CMU Oakey. V1710-81 (F20R)Engine #19125
A29-401 P-40N-1-CU 42-104814 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #42, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1064. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-401 15/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 10/08/43. Coded HU-R (46 OBU Page 16 )Accident 1000hrs 01/01/44 on return to base after a offensive sweep of Northern and central New Britain (KIR93), when the undercarriage collapsed after landing on southern strip of Kiriwina Is. Pilot; F/Sgt Archibald Gordon Simpson Serv#419016 was not injured. Rec 26RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 12/01/44. Rec 12RSU ex 26RSU 21/01/44. Rec 10RSU Det ex 12RSU 13/03/44. Rec 11RSU ex 10RSU Det 27/04/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU Res Pool 06/05/44. Operational Loss 1100hrs 03/06/44 when sixteen aircraft of Sqn engaged in aerial combat with 12 enemy fighters and three enemy Torpedo Bombers, in the last major RAAF air combat of WW2 in the Pacific by 78 Sqn, near Japen island, Dutch New Guinea. A29-401 was last seen with two enemy fighters following.A total of seven enemy fighters and two torpedo Bombers were claimed shot down. At 2000hrs, a message from Biak Island Aircraft Controller advised that a P-40 Pilot was picked up by a Destroyer. As no verification was received for a few days, the US Navy Liaison Officer signalled all ships. The Commander of the USS Russell replied that a pilot had jumped from a aircraft and that his parachute had not opened. It was established then that the picked up pilot in the vicinity was Japanese, and that the pilot whose parachute did not open was the RAAF P-40's. Pilot; F/Sgt William Henry 'Happy' Harnden Serv#417366 was classified missing, presumed killed.AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1701 21/06/44. V1710-81 (F20R)Engine #22263
A29-402 P-40N-1-CU 42-104815 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #43, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1065. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-402 19/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 03/08/43. Coded HU-Q. Rec 11RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 05/04/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 13/04/44. Accident on landing 1730hrs 26/06/44 when engine cut out on approach to landing at Cyclops Strip, Hollandia, DNG, whilst returning from a four aircraft Base Area Air Patrol. The pilot attempted a forced landing but undershot the strip, crashing and then bursting into flames. Pilot; F/O John Chaster Harris Serv#419647 was killed, and his remains transported to the No 24 Medical Clearing Station. He was interned in USAAF Cemetery No 1, Hollandia, Plot 1, Row 1, Grave #3 on the 27/06/44. Issued 22RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 27/06/44 for salvage. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1784 18/08/44. V1710-81 (F20R)Engine #22374
A29-403 P-40N-1-CU 42-104816 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #44, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1066. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-403 15/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 03/08/43. Coded HU-T (46 OBU Page 14) Accident 1325hrs 20/12/43, as Frontless Red Two, Mission KIR79, from Kiriwina Is, when port tyre burst on takeoff which caused the port undercarriage to collapse onto belly tank, and to ground loop. Pilot; F/Sgt Ronald James 'Jerry' Chambers Serv#424287 was not injured. Rec 26RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 09/01/44. Rec 12RSU ex 26RSU 29/01/44. Rec 10RSU ex 12RSU 13/03/44. Rec 15ARD ex 10RSU 31/08/44. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 15ARD 14/05/45. Rec 5 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 10/09/45. RAAF Approval to destroy by burning at Torokina, Bougainville Is, on 04/02/46, per File#73/21/1612 11/01/46. V1710-81 Engine# 22703
A29-404 P-40N-1-CU 42-104817 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #45, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1067. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-404 15/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 03/08/43. Accident 04/08/43, when aircraft ground looped on landing at Camden Aerodrome, damaging port wmain plane and Aileron. Pilot; Sgt William Henry Harnden Serv#417366 was not uninjured. Repaired in Unit. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 05/04/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 13/04/44. Travel flight loss, 1600hrs 03/07/44 after leaving Biak, carrying and delivering VHF installation Crystals urgently needed by 75 and 80 Sqn RAAF detachments there, was returning to Cyclops Strip, Hollandia when engine cut out in flight forcing the pilot to ditch the aircraft into the sea, some 10 miles east of Podena Island, between Waidke Island and Hollandia. The pilot, rowed his dingy to shore of mainland, then walked 7 miles along the beach. He then swam 1 mile across a seaway, to a nearby atol, and was found and assisted by friendly natives. Two days later, the pilot was taken by the natives to Jarsen Island where he made contact with Australian Army personnel who then radio his position. The Pilot; F/O Raymond Edward Barker Serv#405711, uninjured, was picked up by a flying Boat at 1000hrs, 07/07/44 and returned to unit. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1797, 19/07/44. V-1710-81 (F20R) Engine#22697.
A29-405 P-40N-1-CU 42-104818 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A;  Aus12 #46, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1068. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-405 15/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 03/08/43. Coded HU-S. Accident 14/8/43 when during a Formation Practice flight, the pilot of A29-405 collided in flight with A29-413 (Piloted by F/Lt Robert Sydney Osment Serv#400629, (A/Sqn CO 78Sqn RAAF, Ex 21 Sqn RAAF Malaya, Jan-Feb 42.)and sustained damage to the starboard wing and fuselage.  Pilot: Sgt Donald Abercrombie Smyth Serv#424311 was not injured, and managed to land the a/c back at Camden. Rec 11RSU Mt Druitt ex 78 Sqn RAAF 17/08/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 03/10/43. Ground Accident, Tadji Strip 30/04/44, when a USAAF F5B Photo Lightning, Aircraft Group #83, model F5B-1-LO  42-67383 c/n 1894 (a production Photographic Lightning comparable to a P-38J Fighter)  of the 8th PRS, 6th PRG, 5th AAF ran off Tadji Strip on landing and hit the stationary A29-405. (And A29-452). 78 Sqn RAAF Ground Crew; LAC Laurence Alfred  Higgins Serv#52700 was killed in incident. USAAF Pilot was 1st Lt Hewitt H. Clark, O-732165, who was injured. (Not his first Lightning he bent though, as he forced landed PR Lightning F4 41-2215 on the 05/02/43 at Colorado Springs, Colorado  in the  USA). Rec 12RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 17/06/44. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1748, 29/06/44. V-1710-81 (F20R) Engine#22699. The Airframe was recovered by Charles Darby & N.M. Armstrong in 1974. Sent to USA. Bought from Tom Wilson  in 1999, and then crated for shipping to New Zealand, GA, for Graham Orphan, (editor of Classic Wings Magazine) Blenheim, NZ. For sale 2011. Sold  to Alex Rangel in California who bought it as a restoration project with fuselage, one quite straight wing, fin and tailplane, undercarriage and engine mounts. Restoration continues, 2016.
A29-406 P-40N-1-CU 42-104819 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #47, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1069. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-406 15/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 02/08/43. Accident 1640hrs EST 26/08/43 when aircraft crashed at Narellan NSW after hitting high tension wires during low level formation flying exercise, then struck Army Personnel at site. Pilot, Sgt Edward John O'Connell Serv#423858 was seriously injured with back and shock (eventually discharged from hospital 15/09/43 back to 78Sqn RAAF, but sadly would be later killed as a F/Sgt, 25/10/44 in 2OTU Wirraway A20-613 ). No 3 Anti-Tank Regiment AIF; Cpl Jack Clifford Hirst Serv#NX135273 killed and L/Cpl B J Clayton Serv#NX185560 seriously injured. Rec 2AD ex 78 Sqn RAAF 05/09/43. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1043 14/09/43. Allison V1710-82 #22689.
A29-407 P-40N-1-CU 42-104820 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #48, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1070. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-407 15/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 02/08/43. Coded HU-D (46 OBU Page 14) Accident 18/12/43 at Kiriwina Strip when the port undercarriage collapsed after the aircraft ran into a hole in coral surface while taxiing back to dispersal. Pilot; F/Sgt Anthony Gordon Goodwin Serv#413985 not injured. Rec 26RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 23/12/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 04/01/44. Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 02/05/44 for engine change. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 03/05/44. Issued 22 RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 08/06/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 20/06/44 as replacement for A29-517. Operational Loss 1540KHrs 9/8/44 as part of a thirteen aircraft flight to carry out a air patrol over Cape Sansapor. Yellow 3 A29-407 GA-R?? ex HU-R??, collided with Yellow 4 A29-571 GA-Z?? ex HU-Z overscored "Margarite II" during a turn and crashed into the jungle south-east of Cape Sawasar, three miles east and two miles from coast, killing F/O Richard William Raven Bath Serv#420116; Pilot of A29-571; F/Sgt William Morris Barden Serv#17409 (Promoted W/O at time of death)also crashed nearby. A third P-40N aircraft, A29-521 GA-N "Svengali" Yellow 1 ,piloted by F/O T R Jacklin Serv#405738, was also struck by Yellow 3, and despite having extensive damage and loss of 25% of his port mainplane, flew back 200 miles back to base and landed safely uninjured. (This third P-40N was actually filmed in "Island Target" on landing showing the damage). AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1902 26/08/44. Allison Engine V1710-81 #21755. Tuesday 22nd October 1946, RAAF Search Party went ashore at the village of Mega and proceeded to both crash sites of A29-407 and A29-571 guided by local guides. The later was first inspected having crashed in a deep ravine and apparently disintegrated. Pilot remains found nearby. A quarter of a mile further up the ravine, the search party found the largely intact wreck of A29-407, with the remains of the pilot in the enclosed cockpit.
A29-408 P-40N-1-CU 42-104821 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #49, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1071. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-408 15/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 02/08/43. Ground accident 25/8/43 the port wing was damaged in a stationary taxiing accident by A29-409 when involved in a scramble exercise at Camden strip NSW. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 05/09/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11 RSU 14/09/43. Operational incident 1030hrs 28/2/44 whilst on a twelve aircraft straffing mission in the Alexishafen area when inboard and centre gun blast tubes on port wing blew out, damaging port main plane. Pilot; F/O Colin Harold Heard Serv#417637 was not injured and landed safely. Rec 22 RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 05/03/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 06/04/44. Accident 1550hrs 11/05/44, as part of a eight aircraft formation taking off for an attack on enemy positions at Wewak PNG, when as a result of reduced visibility caused by the dusty conditions, the aircraft struck a tree during take-off, damaged the port undercarriage and main plane. Pilot; F/Sgt Cliff Lucas Smith Serv#423328 was uninjured, continued the mission and returned safely. Rec 12RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 28/05/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 12RSU 10/06/44. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 10/06/44 for engine change. Rec 10RSU Det ex 11RSU 05/08/44. Rec 22RSU Res Pool ex 10RSU Det 09/08/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22 RSU RP 17/08/44. Rec 22 RSU RP ex 78Sqn RAAF 22/08/44. Rec 75Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 26/8/44 as a replacement for A29-548. Rec 22RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 18/10/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU Det 24/11/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 22/01/45. Coded ""E"" . Held u/s pending engine change due to metal found in engine. Rec 8OTU ex 84Sqn RAAF 10/07/45. Accident 1545 Hrs 08/9/45 when aircraft was force landed 7 miles north of Wagga Wagga NSW due to fuel system failure whilst on an exhibition flight. Pilot; F/O Leslie Henry Gardiner DFM Serv#421265 was not injured. He was, as a Sgt pilot in 79Sqn RAAF severley injured in Spitfire A58-179 UP-H/A58-181 UP-K collision at Garbutt RAAF Base in June 1943. 8OTU sent 5AD Det ex Wagga, to evaluate and retrieve airframe , located 180 miles away from Unit's base at Parkes NSW. 01/02/46 aircraft stored and held CMU Wagga as Cat D. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised for write off 19/11/46 and struck off charge 08/08/49 CMU Wagga. Note: No AMSE Accident Report Logged per RAAF Records.
A29-409 P-40N-1-CU 42-104822 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #50, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1072. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-409 15/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 02/08/43. Ground accident 25/8/43 the starboard wing was damaged in a taxiing accident with stationary A29-408 while involved in a scramble exercise at Camden strip NSW. Pilot; F/Sgt Cliff Herald Gray Serv#412312 not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 05/09/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 21/09/43. Accident 1610hrs 30/01/44 when the brakes failed on landing at Newton strip Nadzab, with aircraft being ground looped to stop, causing port undercarriage to collapse and damage to starboard main plane. Pilot F/Sgt Kenneth George Chester Serv#10167 suffering broken hand. Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 05/03/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU 22/03/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 02/05/44. Note: 03/6/44 the aircraft was involved in the last major RAAF air combat of WW2 in the Pacific with 78 Sqn RAAF intercepting 12 SSF and 3 T/Bombers over Biak DNG. As flown by F/O Raymond Edward Barker Serv#405711, it scored a single Japanese Oscar kill. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 26/06/44. Rec 22RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU 11/07/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 16/07/44. Rec 11RSU ex 78 SQn RAAF 22/12/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 22/01/45. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 84 Sqn RAAF 28/03/45. Rec 8OTU ex 86 Sqn RAAF 04/07/45. Rec 6AD ex 8OTU 12/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised for write off 19/11/46 and struck off charge 15/11/48 CMU Oakey. Allison V1710-81 #19697
A29-410 P-40N-1-CU 42-104823 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #51, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1073. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-410 15/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 10/08/43. Rec 11RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 6/04/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 15/04/44. Rec 11RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 19/05/44. Issued 78Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 26/05/44. Issued 12RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU 29/05/44. Operational Note: on 3/6/44 it participated in last major RAAF air combat of WW2 in the Pacific with 78 Sqn RAAF over Biak DNG. As Blue Four of a 15 a/c Flight, F/O Geoff O'Halloran Giles Serv#417830 experienced electrical failure causing only starboard 0.50cals to fire no more then 6 rounds after shooting at a Kate Dive Bomber that was previousily attacked and on fire. Operational Loss 13/6/44 during a air patrol over Cyclops Strip and surrounding Area in bad weather, when it went into a spin in cloud, forcing the pilot, F/O Colin Raymond Harvey Serv#406076, to bail out. Aircraft crashed about 40 miles (67 kms) south of Cyclops strip, Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea. He was sighted on a stream bank the following day, supplies were dropped to him every day, and was rescued after 21 days by Catalina after using his dingy to travel down stream for 25-30 miles to a lake area. AMSE Approval to Write Off per File #9/16/1735 24/06/1944; V1710-81 Allison #34139
A29-411 P-40N-1-CU 42-104824 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #52, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1074. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-411 15/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 03/08/43. Accident 1120Hrs 07/11/43 Horn Island, after ferry flight from Camden NSW to Kiriwina Island, when after a heavy landing, the undercarriage collapsed, fracturing Drop tank and causing a fire which burnt out the aircraft. Pilot,F/O Eugene Hadyn Weber Serv#404864, 78Sqn RAAF's Designated Parachute Officer, escaped and was not injured. Issued to 1RSU Det, 28OBU. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1224, 26/11/43. V1710-81 Allison #22365.
A29-412 P-40N-1-CU 42-104825 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #53, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1075. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-412 15/07/42. Issued 1AD ex 2AD 29/07/43. Rec Special Duties Flight (SDF), 1AD ex 2AD 08/08/43. Allotted 2OTU ex 1AD 24/09/43. Canc 07/10/43. Allotted 1APU ex 1AD 10/01/44. Rec 1AD ex 1APU 03/04/44. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 1AD 13/07/44. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 15ARD RP 20/02/45. Rec 5 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 10/09/45. Accident 13/9/45, when on landing of pilot's first conversion flight, the pilot running off Piva strip, then applied too much brake and the port undercarriage collapsed standing it on its nose. Pilot; F/O Louis Alexander Stevens Serv#405608 was not injured. Not repaired. Held U/S. RAAF Approval to destroy by burning at Torokina, Bougainville Is, on 04/02/46, per File#73/21/1612 11/01/46. V1710-81 Engine# 22696

Highlight for Album: Kittyhawk A29-412
A29-413 P-40N-1-CU 42-104826 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #54, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1076. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-413 15/07/42. Accident 1400hrs 14/8/43 when during a Formation Practice flight (Exercise#8), the pilot of A29-405 collided in flight with A29-413 and sustained damage to the starboard wing and fuselage. Pilot of A29-405: Sgt Donald Abercrombie Smyth Serv#424311 was not injured, and managed to land the a/c back at Camden. A29-413, was abandoned by parachute and crashed some 6 miles due south of Camden, NSW. Pilot, F/Lt Robert Sydney Osment Serv#400629, who was the A/Sqn CO 78Sqn RAAF and a ex 21 Sqn RAAF Buffalo Pilot during Malaya, Jan-Feb 42 suffered only slight injuries. Remains of aircraft retrieved to 2AD. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1022, 09/10/43. V1710-81 Engine#22690
A29-414 P-40N-1-CU 42-104827 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #55, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1077. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-414 15/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 03/08/43. Coded HU-Z . Named ""Come in Suckers"" Jan or Feb 1944. Rec 11 RSU vis 22RSU Det, ex 78 Sqn RAAF 03/04/44. Rec 78Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 11/04/44. Accident 1130Hrs, 25/4/44 on returning from a Fighter Sweep over Hollandia, while landing at Tadji airstrip (Aitape) the pilot struck a soft patch, causing its port undercarriage collapsed, then forcing it to nose over onto its back. Pilot; F/Sgt James Denman Harvey Serv#418408 was slightly injured with concussion, shock and bruises. Issued to 12RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 27/05/44. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1611, 10/05/44 and actioned 26/06/44. V1710-81 Engine#22691

P-40N Kittyhawk A29-414/HU-Z 'Come in Suckers' 78 Squadron, Nadzab, c.1944, via Mike Mirkovic.
A29-415 P-40N-5-CU 42-104830 13/07/19143 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #56, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1078. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-415 15/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 11/09/43. Ground accident 05/03/44 Nadzab , when the a/c was extensively damaged on the fuselage and wings when some trees fell on the a/c that were being cut down by US Army personnel. Rec 11RSu ex 78 Sqn RAAF 22/03/44. Repaired. Rec 78Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 06/04/44.Accident 07/4/44 when two aircraft were undertaking a non-operational formation flight following transfer into Sqn by both pilots, when on landing in formation at Cape Gloucester, New Britain, A29-415 ran into the back of A29-467 when it overtook on final run. Pilot of A29-415, F/O John Carmichael Griffith Serv#408576 was uninjured; Pilot of A29-467; F/O Robert William Crawford Serv#402642 injured and concussed, was admitted to 24 MCS Cape Gloucester. Rec 22 RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 11/04/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU 13/05/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU 15/05/44. Issued to 78Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 19/05/44. Issued 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 13/06/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 24/06/44. Rec 11RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 22/12/44. Rec 84Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 22/1/45. Incident 25/2/45 when it blew a starboard mainplane blast tube during gunnery practice. Pilot, W/O Alan Bruce Todd Serv#418208 was not injured. (Nb: ex Vengeance Pilot 23Sqn , refer A27-85 Acc May 1944). Rec 13ARD ex 84Sqn RAAF 05/03/45. Rec 6AD ex 13ARD 21/01/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised for write off 19/11/46 and struck off charge 15/11/48 CMU Oakey. V1710-81 Engine#40654
A29-416 P-40N-5-CU 42-104831 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #57, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1079. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-416 15/07/42. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 19/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 18/02/44. Sqn deployed temporay 21 P-40Ns to Livingstone Strip to cover movement of 452 and 457Sqn RAAF to North 08-23/03/44. Accident 1545Hrs 18/03/44 when at a altitude of 20000feet after taking off from Livingstone Strip, NT, (1500Hrs) on a comparative flight with 54Sqn RAF Spitfire Vc A58-236 (Piloted by W/O Dalton), the electrical system failed causing the engine to overspeed (3800rpm). The pilot carried out a forced landing at Darwin RAAF Base, but by delaying deployment of flaps, this caused the a/c to overshot the strip and run into soft ground, followed by standing on its nose. Pilot; F/O Kenneth Jack Oliver Serv#409737 uninjured. Rec 7RSU ex 84Sqn 20/3/44. Rec 14ARD Res Pool ex 7RSU 03/07/44. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 14ARD RP 26/07/44. Rec 22RSU Res Pool ex 15ARD RP 18/09/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 02/10/44. Rec 14RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 27/05/45. Accident 09/10/45 it veered off Wama Strip , Morotai on take off , and suffered a collapsed undercarriage, during prearations and test for ferry flight to Australia. NFDs. Issued 60 OBU ex 14ARD 01/11/45. On 18/12/45 it was converted to components at 60 OBU, Morotai. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#09/16/2978 24/10/45. V1710-81 Allison Engine #22640.
A29-417 P-40N-5-CU 42-104832 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #58, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1080. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-417 15/07/42. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 22/09/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 23/11/43. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 03/07/44. Rec 10RSU Det ex 11RSU 05/08/44. Rec 22RSU Res Pool ex 10RSU 09/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP (to replace A29-407) 10/08/44. Accident 1730hrs 24/8/44 Kimiri strip, Noemfoor Is, on returning from a dive bombing strike on Babo No3 Strip, when on landing, the a/c started swinging to port, then began to raise its tail despite back pressure on stick, causing the airscrew to strike the ground after a 100 yard landing run. The port undercarriage collapsed, causing the aircraft to swing around, then finally striking an embankment, with the aircraft facing the direction from where it landed. Pilot; F/Sgt John Frederick Stuart Serv#422314 was not injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 26/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 26/09/44. Rec 11RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 20/01/45. Rec 14ARD RP ex 11RSU RP 26/04/45. Issued 4 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU RP 06/08/45. Canc whilst at Morotai. Rec 14RSU ex 4 Sqn RAAF 30/08/45. Rec 60 OBU ex 14RSU 05/12/45. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/3050, 12/11/45. V1710-81 Engine#37132
A29-418 P-40N-5-CU 42-104833 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #59, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1081. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-418 15/07/42.Rec 1AD ex 2AD 02/08/43. Rec SDF ( Special Duties Flight) ex 1AD 08/08/43. Rec 1AD ex SDF 06/01/44. Rec 15 ARD Res Pool ex 1AD 20/06/44. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 23/06/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 28/10/44. Rec 13ARD RP ex 15ARD RP 01/03/45. Rec 6AD ex 13ARD RP 21/01/46. Cat E Storage 01/10/46.Authorised for write off 19/11/46 and struck off charge 15/11/48 CMU Oakey. V1710-81 Engine#22718. Finish in 6AD storage was Natural Metal
A29-419 P-40N-5-CU 42-104834 13/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423,RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A; Aus12 #60, Shipped Ex San Francisco on CV#105 as MAC-Air A29-1082. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-419 15/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 17/08/43. Became the mount of the CO, Wg Cdr Grant Forsyth Walker and it was the squadron's first P-40N-5, coded HU-A. Named ""Strawberry the fair cow"". Rec 11RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 30/03/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 12/04/44. Accident 0750hrs 25/5/44, whilst taxiing at Cyclops Strip, Hollandia, the starboard wheel dropped into a hole a hole which broke the starboard undercarriage leg. Pilot; P/O Patrick Alphonsus Haydon Serv#411779 was not injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 02/06/44. Rec 22 RSU Det RP ex 22RSU 12/10/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU RP 04/11/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 29/12/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 08/01/45. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSU 05/02/45. Rec 6AD ex 22RSU 05/04/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46.Authorised for write off 19/11/46 and struck off charge 15/11/48 CMU Oakey. V1710-81 Engine#22751. Stored 6AD still carrying 78Sqn RAAF Markings
A29-420 P-40N-1-CU 42-104634 15/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 126 , Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A; Aus9 #1, Shipped Ex New York CV #111 as MAC-Air A29-1000. First Contracted P-40N-1 for RAAF. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 15/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-420 15/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 08/09/43. Accident 0855hrs 25/01/44, after completing 8 aircraft patrol, from Lae to Kiaiplt PNG, it was damaged in a taxiing accident on return to revetment when it collided with a tar truck. Pilot, F/Sgt John Geoffery Gadsden Serv#418828 was not injured. Rec 22 RSU RP ex 78 Sqn RAAF 05/03/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU RP 22/03/44. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1535, 16/05/44. V1710-81 Engine#22533
A29-420.5
(ntu)		 P-40N-1 42-104659 15/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, Curtiss Wright Model Model H-87V-1, RAAF Case 200, Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A; Aus9 #2, Shipped Ex New York on CV #111. The second RAAF ordered P-40N-1 42-104659 /MacAir A29-1001, was received by the USAAF 5thAAF and forwarded onto the USAAF Pool at Townsville in August 1943. Being one of the first P-40N-1?s in theatre, it appears that the USAAF wanted one for comparative tests against P-40E/E-1s and Ks then currently used by the 5thAAF. They were to receive their later model P-40N-5 allocations during the following month to replace their P-40Es and later Ks of the 8th and 7th Fighter Squadrons, respectively and later selective Sqns in the 8th and 35th FGs. With its inherited lightness, some 350 lbs lighter then the average P-40N-40, The P-40N-1 had the highest speed of all service P-40Ns: 378mph compared to 362mph of the later.
A29-421 P-40N-1-CU 42-104660 15/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 126 , Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A; Aus9 #3, Shipped Ex New York CV #111 as MAC-Air A29-1002. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 13/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-421 15/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 27/08/43. Accident 1700hrs 13/05/44, Tadji Fighter Strip on returning from patrol it clipped an 80 Sqn Kittyhawk at the end of the strip, then struck another parked 80 Sqn Kittyhawk at the side.(80Sqn A50 Shows no accident or details) Pilot; F/Sgt Jack Allan Schmidt Serv#419541 was slightly injured with lacerations and shock. Rec 12RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 22/06/44. AMSE Approval to Write off per File# 9/16/1808, 02/08/44. V1710-81 Engine#22463
A29-422 P-40N-1-CU 42-104661 15/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 126 , Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A; Aus9 #4, Shipped Ex New York CV #111 as MAC-Air A29-1003. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 15/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-422 19/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 27/09/43. On 3/6/44 it participated in last major RAAF air combat of WW2 in the Pacific with 78 Sqn and on that occasion was flown by F/Sgt Donald Abercrombie Smyth (424311) who was green section leader in that engagement; Rec 22 RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 23/06/44 requiring engine replacement due to auxiliary drive Failure in engine. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 24/07/44. Accident 0655hrs , Kamiri Strip, Noemfoor while taking off in formation with Yellow 3, the aircraft struck the propellor of RAAF Hudson A16-199 on the right hand side of the strip, removing and damaging two foot of A29-422's starboard wing. Pilot; F/Sgt Roy John Sheppard Serv#420403 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 75Sqn RAAF 06/08/44. Seemingly re-issued or borrowed by 75 Sqn RAAF on 18/8/44 (date on A50 Records 75Sqn shows 16/08/44) it was damaged by enemy rifle fire over Andai [pilot?]. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU Det 04/11/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 21/01/45. Accident 16/2/45 when on landing at Ross River Qld, the starboard oleo collapsed, following a non-operational flight. Pilot; F/O A G Andrew-Street Serv#18069 was not injured. Rec 13ARD ex 84Sqn RAAF 20/02/45. Issued 84 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD 04/04/45. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 84Sqn RAAF 13/04/45. Coded MP-P. Rec 6AD ex 86Sqn RAAF 18/10/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised for write off 19/11/46 and struck off charge 15/11/48 CMU Oakey. V1710-81 Engine#20259

Kittyhawk A29-422
A29-423 P-40N-1-CU 42-104662 15/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 126 , Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A; Aus9 #5, Shipped Ex New York CV #111 as MAC-Air A29-1004. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 15/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-423 19/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 27/09/43. Coded HU-S. Incident 24/09/43 damage was done to the port leading edge and ribs due to faulty ammo blowing the blast tube of inner port gun. A/c was landed without any further mishap. Pilot Sgt Ken George Chester Serv#10167 was not injured. Rec 11 RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 29/09/43. Rec 2 OTU ex 11 RSU 16/10/43. ; Rec 1 APU ex 2 OTU 06/07/44. Rec 2OTU ex 1APU 14/07/44. Accident 1245hrs 1/4/45 near Yelta Barge Strafing Range after conducting a camera gun test on the Murray River. Pilot commenced a beat up of the range control boat when the a/c on pulling out of dive close to the water, squashed, then struck the water surface. It then ballooned and disintegrated after striking a tree, at Curlwaa NSW. Pilot; F/Lt Warwick James Turner Serv#403773 was killed. Buried at Mildura War Cemetery Grave#C D 4 on 3/4/45. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2500 11/04/45. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22471
A29-424 P-40N-1-CU 42-104663 15/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 126 , Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A; Aus9 #6, Shipped Ex New York CV #111 as MAC-Air A29-1005. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 15/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-424 19/07/42. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 13/09/43. Coded GA-W. Rec 26 RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 11/01/44. Issued 75 Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 13/02/44. Accident 1115hrs 18/3/44, when after flying from Nadzab NG to Cape Gloucester, New Britain, the a/c overshot the strip due to the flaps not being lowered and crashed over an embankment. Pilot: F/Sgt Joseph Frederick Havard Serv#9283 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 31/03/44. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1575 09/05/44. (Note this must be in error on E/E88 Card, for this reference applies to Boomerang A46-12. AMSE File is #9/16/1594, 23/05/45.) Allison V1710-81 Engine#?????
A29-425 P-40N-1-CU 42-104664 15/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 126 , Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A; Aus9 #7, Shipped Ex New York CV #111 as MAC-Air A29-1006. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 15/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-425 19/07/42. Rec 78Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 27/08/43. Accident 1545hrs 22/05/44 when returning from a patrol, struck a treetop with the leading edge of wing on approaching Cyclops Strip, Hollandia, causing the a/c to stall on landing approach. The a/c then flicked onto the end of the runway and crashed. Pilot; F/Sgt Cliff Lucas I Smith Serv#423328 was not injured. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1706 15/06/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22521
A29-426 P-40N-1-CU 42-104665 15/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 126 , Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A; Aus9 #8, Shipped Ex New York CV #111 as MAC-Air A29-1007. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 15/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-426 19/07/42. Rec 78Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 11/08/43. Coded HU-G. Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 13/04/44. Eng#22560. Issued 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSu 23/04/44. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 24/05/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 08/06/44. Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 13/07/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU 18/07/44. Rec 10RSU (Nabzab) ex 11RSU 05/08/44. Rec 13ARD RP ex 10RSU(N) 05/02/45. Rec 8OTU ex 13ARD RP 09/07/45. Rec 6AD Stores ex 8OTU 12/11/45. Cat D Storage 22/03/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#37139
A29-427 P-40N-1-CU 42-104666 15/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 126 , Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A; Aus9 #9, Shipped Ex New York CV #111 as MAC-Air A29-1008. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 15/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-427 19/07/42. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 20/10/43. Accident 25/03/44 whilst on non operational flight, while making a precautionary fly over the strip at Cape Gloucester, the engine failed. Pilot tried to switch tanks to endeavour to get engine running again. Unable to get engine restarted, he carried out a forced landing with the port wing hitting a tree, causing the a/c to crash and burst into flames. Pilot; F/O Eric Neville Faine Serv#270797 was slightly injured. Issued 22RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 05/04/44. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1571 09/05/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22557
A29-428 P-40N-1-CU 42-104667 15/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 126 , Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A; Aus9 #10, Shipped Ex New York CV #111 as MAC-Air A29-1009. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 15/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-428 19/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 27/08/43. Coded HU-G. Accident 17/02/44 following return from a Valley Patrol it landed on No 4 Strip, Nadzab. Halfway down the strip, the port leg collapsed causing the a/c to swerve off the runway and nose in, damaging the prop, one wing and engine cowl. Pilot:F/Sgt William Henry Harnden Serv#417366 was not injured. Repaired in Unit. Operational Loss 1600hrs 26/3/44 when at first, black smoke emitted from engine on return from a eight a/c strafing attack on Cape Boas area. Excessive heat due to Glycol leak caused the engine to catch on fire near Cape Gloucester, New Britain. The pilot ditched the aircraft which only floated for ten seconds as he abandoned it. HMA Launch No 819 rescued him after 25 minutes in the sea. Pilot; F/O Colin Harold Heard Serv#417637 was only slightly injured. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1530 06/04/44. V1710-81 Engine#22544.
A29-429 P-40N-1-CU 42-104669 15/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 126 , Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A; Aus9 #11, Shipped Ex New York CV #111 as MAC-Air A29-1010. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 15/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-429 19/07/42. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 27/08/43. Coded HU-X. Accident 16/9/43 when aircraft was forced landed at Camden Strip due to engine problems. Pilot; F/O Derek Blaise Beaurepaire Serv#411754 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 20/09/43. Rec 2AD ex 11RSU 21/10/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AD 15/06/44. Rec 13ARD RP ex 15ARD RP 14/02/45. Rec 8OTU ex 13ARD RP 10/07/45. Accident 25/7/45 on landing at Parkes strip, a/c swung , brakes were applied in a attempt to correct swing. Over application of brakes caused the a/c to nose over. Pilot; P/O Marshall George Serv#420655 was not injured. Rec 6AD Storage ex 8OTU 26/11/45. Cat D Storage 22/03/46. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#19674
A29-430 P-40N-1-CU 42-104670 15/7/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 126 , Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A; Aus9 #12, Shipped Ex New York CV #111 as MAC-Air A29-1011. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 15/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-430 19/07/42. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 08/09/43. Coded GA-Z (41OBU Page 27) Accident 0845hrs 22/10/43 when landing at Vivigani Strip, Goodenough Island after a fourteen aircraft dive bombing strike on Gasmata Area, the a/c landed short, causing starboard leg to collapse on touching down. The a/c then swung off the strip , running into rough ground on side of strip. This forced the port leg to collapse also. Pilot; F/Sgt E W Smith Serv#410015 was not injured. Rec 26RSU ex 75Sqn RAAF 24/10/43. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1187 29/10/43. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22550.
A29-431 P-40N-1-CU 42-104671 15/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 126 , Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A; Aus9 #13, Shipped Ex New York CV #111 as MAC-Air A29-1012. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 15/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-431 19/07/42. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 07/09/43. Accident 01/03/44 whilst taxying, a/c held on nose at Nazdab. Pilot; F/Sgt F H Cook Serv#409868 failed to see a truck on the side of the road the airmen on the wingtip signaled the pilot to stop at which time the brakes were applied suddenly causing the aircraft to nose over. Repaired in Unit. Incident 1000hrs 31/03/44 after taking off to strafe Gongo Village, noted overheating of his engine and returned to base. Pilot; F/Lt Edward Arnold Kildy Serv#5255 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 08/06/44. Rec 11RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU 29/06/44. Rec 10RSU Det ex 11RSU RP 05/08/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 10RSU Det 26/08/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP to replace A29-575 09/09/44.Coded HU-E. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 22/12/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 22/01/45. Accident 1600hrs 26.02.45 when over the Sea Gunnery Range near Horn Island, blast tubes on portside of mainplane damaged the leading edge of wing. Pilot; F/O H P Walter Serv#419493 was not injured, and landed safely. Rec 13ARD ex 84 Sqn RAAF 10/03/45. Rec 8OTU ex 13ARD 20/07/45. Rec 6AD ex 8OTU 08/11/45. Cat D Storage 22/03/46. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22076
A29-432 P-40N-1-CU 42-104672 15/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 126 , Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A; Aus9 #14, Shipped Ex New York CV #111 as MAC-Air A29-1013. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 15/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-432 19/07/42. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 13/09/43. Coded GA-N. Rec 11 RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 11/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 02/05/44. Rec 22RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 15/06/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 02/07/44. Rec 22RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 01/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU as replacement A29-459 22/08/44. Operational Loss 0830hrs 10/10/44, while part of a four aircraft returning from a water craft sweep near Ceram Island, between Cape Kisi and Cape Seitoe, the formation (A29-432W/o Bates/A29-507 F/Lt Morrison/A29-514 F/O Andrew/A29-*** F/Sgt (W/O) Roberts) ran into cloud front east of Miscool Island. The formation entered the cloud, with F/Sgt Roberts descending to 2000feet and finally breaking through cloud at 1000feet. He was alone, having lost contact with other three aircraft, who were not seen to exist the cloud. Pilot of A29-432:W/O John Charles Bates Serv#409495 declared missing, believed killed. Written off per AMSE File#9/16/2071 18/10/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#19336
A29-433 P-40N-1-CU 42-104673 15/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 126 , Indent2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A; Aus9 #15, Shipped Ex New York CV #111 as MAC-Air A29-1014. Rec 2AD Richmond ex USA 15/07/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-433 19/07/42. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 08/09/43. Coded GA-T. Rec 26 RSU ex 75Sqn RAAF 21/11/43. Engine change #22464.Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 03/12/43. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 08/06/44. Rec 11RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU 26/06/44. Rec 10 RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 05/08/44. Issued 22RSU RP ex 10RSU RP 10/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP to replace A29-442. Accident 1230Hrs K 20/08/44 Middleburg Strip when landing in the wrong pattern with wheels down, the aircraft overshot the base leg and attempted to fish tail back to make an approach. Slightly off the runway, the engine cut out approximately 15 feet above the ground, before it dropped onto a dirt mound on the west side of the strip. The aircraft burst into flames. Pilot; F/Sgt Lindsay Pynor White Serv#410771 was slightly injured. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1934 11/09/44. Allison Engine V1710-81 #9829
A29-434 P-40N-5-CU 42-104969 19/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423. Sent as part of a 25 aircraft shipment to 5th AAF USAAF. Not a RAAF Contracted P-40N-5 but possible replacement for single P-40N-1, 42-104659 ex Mac Air A29-1001 that was issued to 49thFG as first of P-40N type received for evauation 15/07/1943. Rec 2AD ex USAAF 19/07/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 13/09/43. Coded GA-Y. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 10/04/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 11/04/44. Non-Operational loss, when on travel flight from Cape Gloucester to Tadji 1130hrs 13/05/44 when engine stopped in flight some 20 miles North West of Maham Island, forcing the pilot to ditch after radioing his position. Pilot: F/Sgt Gregory Carlisle Mogg Serv#412081 was picked up by Catalina some two miles north of Jacqinot Island at 1530hrs 14/05/44, and taken to Finschafen PNG. (Sadly, as a W/O, he was to disappear in A29-577 on 19/10/44.) AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1647 22/05/44. Allison Engine V1710-81 #20155.
A29-435 P-40N-5-CU 42-105040 30/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #1 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1083. Rec 2AD ex USA 30/07/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-435 01/08/43. Rec 80Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 14/10/43. Coded BU-S. Rec 78Sqn RAAF on attachment ex 80 Sqn 08/01/44. Flown by Sgt Baker 14/01/44 on mission to Erima PNG. Operational Incident 29/01/44, when bast tube exploded. NFDs. Rec 26RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF on attachment ex 80Sqn RAAF 22/02/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 26RSU 31/03/44. Re-coded HU-S. Operational incident 1400hrs 17/05/44 whilst straffing enemy positions at Wadke Island Dutch New Guinea, the gun blast tubes on starboard mainplane blew out causing damage to mainplane and airframe. Pilot; F/Sgt Patrick Alphonsus Hayden Serv#411779 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 18/05/44. Allotted 11RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU 07/06/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 14/06/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 18/07/44. Rec 10RSU Det N ex 11RSU 05/08/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 10RSU Det N 19/10/44. Rec 11 RSU ex 22RSU Det 04/11/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 20/11/44. Rec 6RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 11/09/45. Rec 38 OBU ex 6RSU 02/12/45. It was not considered suitable to ferry back to Australia; on 11/1/46 it was burnt at Balikpapan. Allison V-1710-81 Engine #A037150
A29-436 P-40N-5-CU 42-105041 30/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #2 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1084. Rec 2AD ex USA 30/07/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-436 01/08/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 14/10/43. Coded BU-O. Rec 22RSU Det ex 80Sqn RAAF 04/06/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 04/07/44. Re-coded HU-O. Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 06/07/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 09/08/44. Accident 1215hrs 02/10/44 when aircraft as part of a four aircraft flight, overshot landing at the western end of Kamiri Strip, despite braking, the aircraft could not pull up before reaching the end of the strip. Pilot: P/O John Leask Dinnison Serv# 27301 was not injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78Sqn RAAF 04/10/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 19/01/45. Rec 11RSU ex 80Sqn RAAF 20/02/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 26/04/45. Rec 60OBU Moratai ex 14RSU 05/11/45. Issued to 6AD Stores ex 60OBU 19/11/45. AMSE Approval to Write off in situ per File#9/16/3070 14/12/45. Allison V1710-81 Engine#21749
A29-437 P-40N-5-CU 42-105042 30/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #3 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1085. Rec 2AD ex USA 30/07/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-437 01/08/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 14/10/43. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 13/06/44. Issued 22RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU 13/07/44. Missing 1310hrs 19/07/44 when two aircraft (A29-437 along with A29-577) were being ferried from Hollandia to Mokmer Strip Biak, on a returned travel flight. Pilot: F/Sgt Ron Neville Hay Serv#434252 missing, believing that they may have become disoriented in the bad weather. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 30/07/44. Issued 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 30/07/44. A/c was to be flown from 22 RSURP at Hollandia, DNG back to 75 Sqn. Canc. AMSE Write-off per File#9/16/1862 09/08/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#20233
A29-438 P-40N-5-CU 42-105044 30/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #4 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1086. Rec 2AD ex USA 30/07/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-438 01/08/43. Issued 80 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 20/09/43. Coded BU-F. Rec 12RSU ex 2AD on route 27/09/44. Rec 23OBU ex 12RSU 03/10/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 12/10/43. Incident 1100 hrs 16/03/44 when mainplane was damaged after starboard blast tube was blown off while strafing enemy positions on Garvoe Island, Cape Gloucester. Pilot: F/Lt John Noel Olliver Serv#402390 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 30/03/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU 09/05/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 08/06/44. Coded HU-F. Accident 1800hrs 30/07/44 when as part of a 16 a/c formation returning from a patrol, suffered a collapsed undercarriage on landing at Kamira Strip. Pilot: F/Sgt John Geoffery N Gadsen Serv#418828 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 01/08/44. Operational Accident 0840hrs 14/11/44 when strafing positions at Waai Village Ambolina Island, hit trees with the starboard main plane. Pilot: F/Sgt Bruce Arthur Oswald Serv#434650 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 15/11/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 20/12/44. Rec 60 OBU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 08/11/45. Rec 6AD Stores ex 60 OBU 21/11/45. Cat D Storage 22/03/46. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#40882
A29-439 P-40N-5-CU 42-105045 30/7/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #5 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1087. Rec 2AD ex USA 30/07/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-439 01/08/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 11/10/43. Accident 11/02/44 when landing at Cairns Aerodrome (Coded ""By Product""), suffered a port main tyre puncture with the aircraft damaging its port flaps. Pilot: NFDs was not injured. Repaired within Unit. Accident 1230hrs 05/03/44 after completing a Vengeance Escort Mission, while aircraft, ""Yellow Two"" was stationary on the taxiway waiting for a airman to position himself on wing for guidance after landing, A29-562 taxied into its starboard wing and tailplane. Pilot: F/Sgt Gordon Cornelius Dengate Serv#424388 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 31/03/44. Rec 11RSU Res Pool ex 22RSU 11/05/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 25/05/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 75 Sqn RAAF 18/06/44. Rec 22RSU ex 22RSU RP 02/08/44. Rec 22RSU RP Det ex 22RSU 12/10/44. Issued 6AD Stores ex 22RSU 16/03/45. Accident 1120hrs 24/03/45, after it it took off from Biak Is on a 45 minute ferry flight to Noemfoor Is. It developed control problems en route in the vicinity of Rani Is. After loosing height from 8000ft, the pilot opened the canopy, then rolled the aircraft and bailed out after some difficulty. Pilot: F/Lt Sydney Wallace Serv# 407596 of 22RSU, sustained a severe knock on the knee patella, and strained in the chest and arms when the chute opened prematurely. He landed some four miles from the mainland, in the sea. He inflated his dinghy and was later picked up by natives who took him to a NEI Patrol at Koreidor by 1500hrs. He remained there for two days due to his injuries. He was picked up by a US Army Air Sea-Rescue Launch and returned him to Biak on 31/03/45 at 1830hrs. He was admitted to 22MCS the following day. AMSE Write-off per File#9/16/2482 04/04/45. Allison V1710-81 Engine#36413. Down in error as A29-493 per Post Accident
A29-440 P-40N-5-CU 42-105046 30/07/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #6 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1088. Rec 2AD ex USA 30/07/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-440 01/08/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 12/10/43. Incident 25/3/44 when carrying out strafing operations on an enemy position at Garove Island, when after the pilot fired three short bursts from all guns the starboard inboard blast tube was blown away, causing damage to the starboard mainplane. Pilot: Sqn Ldr Clifford Richard McKenny Serv#A574 was not injured. Allotted 22RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 27/03/44. Rec 11 RSU ex 22RSU 09/05/44. Rec 11RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU 04/06/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 08/06/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF for 240 hourly 29/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 14/09/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 25/01/45. Rec 14RSU ex 11RSU RP 19/04/45. Rec 60 OBU ex 14RSU 05/11/45. Issued 6AD Stores ex 60OBU 19/11/45. Rec 6AD Stores ex 1RSU 21/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine# 40799
A29-441 P-40N-5-CU 42-105047 08/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #7 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1089. Rec 2AD ex USA 30/07/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-441 01/08/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 14/10/43. Ground accident whilst aircraft was taxying from an ""Alert"" to dispersal area when the pilot continued to taxy through heavy dust, when the starboard mainplane struck the corner of an American truck which had just driven onto the dispersal road. Pilot; F/Sgt Noel Neville Charles Knight Serv#424420 was not injured. Allotted 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 29/03/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU 30/03/44. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 16/04/44. Rec 11RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU 01/05/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 02/05/44. Coded HU-H with ""Sportman's Special"". Rec 11RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF for 240 Hourly 09/06/44. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSU 18/07/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 22RSU 29/07/44. Rec 75Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 06/08/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75Sqn RAAF 22/12/44. Accident 1430hrs 16/01/45 when aircraft crash landed at Noemfoor. NFDs per 11RSU Pilot. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#09/16/2343 26/01/45
A29-442 P-40N-5-CU 42-105049 01/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #8 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1090. Rec 2AD ex USA 30/07/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-442 01/08/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 14/10/43. Coded BU-M. Accident 18/04/44 when on landing normally at Holandia after a escort mission, the port undercarriage leg collapsed on completion of landing, damaging the port mainplane. Pilot: F/Sgt Eric Norman Robinson Serv#424464 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 80Sqn RAAF 23/04/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU 02/06/44. Rec 10RSU Det ex 11RSU 05/08/44. Rec 22RSU Res Pool ex 10RSU Det 09/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 10/08/44 (to replace A29-433). Incident 1340Hrs 16/08/44 when over Andai near Manokwari, the port aileron and starboard mainplane were holed by Japanese AAA during a strafing ru. Pilot: F/Sgt A C Wright Serv#422789 was not injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 18/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 24/08/44. Accident 1555hrs 11/09/44 on landing at Kamiri Strip, Noemfoor, the aircraft suffered a port leg collapse some 400 yards into landing run. The aircraft swung left off the strip and collided with a parked USAAF B-25 damaging that aircraft's fuselage and starboard engine nacelle. Pilot: F/Sgt C J Keene Serv#412554 was not injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 13/09/44. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1986 18/09/44.
A29-443 P-40N-1-CU 42-104725 08/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #23 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? as MAC Air A29-1045. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-443 09/08/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 18/09/43. Coded GA-G and named ""Gertcha"". Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 11/04/44. Issued 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 29/04/44. Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 23/07/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 22RSU 02/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 08/08/44. Incident 1340Hrs 16/08/44 when over Andai near Manokwari, when about one mile north of bridge, the pilot heard a crack and saw where where a single 0.303 bullet had entered the cockpit behind the starboard rudder peddle. On return, another hole was discovered where one had penetrated the starboard flipper door, forward of the vertical stabilizer. Pilot: F/Lt Kenneth Arthur McCaul Serv#406066 was not injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 18/08/44. (Replaced by A29-561 GA-D). Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 07/09/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 11/12/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 22/01/45. Accident 16/03/45 during a approved low flying practice, when pilot flet a thud and then noticed blood on the windscreen. Birdstrike. The engine immediately lost power, whereupon the pilot switched over to the main tank to be certain of fuel flow, but at a altitude of only 30 feet, the engine cut out with a indicated airspeed of 200 mph. The pilot prepared to force land his aircraft wheels up on a salt water swamp approximately 400 yards in length surrounded by mangroves between Alligator Creek and Crocodile Creek Qld. He was afraid that he would overshoot, he forced the aircraft into the mud at approximately 170 mph, whereupon it lifted and after flying 200 yards, again made contact. It finally rested with the aircraft pointing some 30 degrees away from the direction of travel. On examination when the aircraft was being dismantled, a bird was found lodged in the carburetor air intake, some 8 feet from point of entry, directly over the wire screen above the carburetor. Pilot: F/Sgt P Badgery Serv#439689 was not injured. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2458 26/03/45. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22550
A29-444 P-40N-1-CU 42-104726 08/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #24 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? as MAC Air A29-1046. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-444 09/08/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 18/09/43. Coded GA-B. Issued 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 13/03/44. Allotted 11RSU ex 22RSU RP 18/03/44. Accident 0930hrs 04/03/44, as Red 2, after taking off on operational mission to escort USAAF B-24s, when pilot switched from his reserve tank to his belly tank during a circuit some 15 miles from base, Nadzab when his engine started to fail. He then switched to his other tanks and used primer to no avail. Considerable black smoke issued from his exhaust stacks. From 1500 feet, the aircraft was forced landed successfully near Pyramid Hill, Markham Valley. Pilot: Sgt Ray Neville Hay Serv#434252 was not injured. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1474 15/03/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine #22600
A29-445 P-40N-1-CU 42-104727 08/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #25 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? as MAC Air A29-1047. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-445 09/08/43. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 21/08/43. Allotted 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 28/12/44. Accident 1116hrs 27/01/45 on landing at Wards Strip, Port Moresby, the aircraft ground looped collapsing the port undercarriage when being tested. Pilot F/Sgt Trevor Neil Hay Serv#56177 of 76Sqn RAAF, not injured. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 30/01/45. Rec 2OTU ex 15ARD 27/05/45. Accident 0915Hrs 13/6/45 when the aircraft suffered a engine failure through bearing failure during a practice strafing attack over Lake Boga. When pulling up, the aircraft shuddered, with the pilot then noticing the Oil Pressure indicating Nil. The pilot, at an altitude of 600 feet, managed to reach and land wheels down at Swan Hill Strip. Pilot: F/Sgt George Thomas Ingledew Serv#442574 was not injured. Rec 1APU ex 2OTU for tests on VHF Installation 23/07/45. Rec 6AD Storage ex 1APU 15/10/45. Cat D Storage 22/03/46. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#33782
A29-446 P-40N-1-CU 42-104728 08/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #26 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? as MAC Air A29-1048. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-446 09/08/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 08/09/43. Coded HU-S. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF for 240 Hourly 26/05/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 08/06/44. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF for second 240 Hourly 06/11/44. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSU 05/02/45. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 06/03/45. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 84 Sqn RAAF 01/04/45. Accident 1525hrs 8/4/45, still coded HU-S, when on return from a non-operational dive bombing exercise, the pilot made a forced landing with undercarriage retracted on the Bohle River strip. Aircraft had also suffered fire damage when finishing up on boundary fence. Pilot: F/Sgt Keith James Nelson Serv#439665 was not injured. Rec 13ARD ex 86 Sqn RAAF. Issued 6CRD Breddan for conversion ex 13ARD 02/05/45. AMSE Approval for Write off per File# 9/16/2568 10/05/45. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22449
A29-447 P-40N-1-CU 42-104729 08/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #27 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? as MAC Air A29-1049. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-447 09/08/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 07/09/43. Coded GA-K. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 11/04/44. Red 75 Sqn RAAf ex 11RSU RP 25/04/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF for 240 Hourly 19/09/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 17/10/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 22/12/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 22/12/44. Accident 1130hrs 15/01/45 when landing at Kamiri Strip, with undercarriage collapsed, damaging port and starboard mainplane. NFDs. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSU 05/02/45. Rec 6AD ex 22RSU 03/04/45. Rec 7OTU ex 6AD 27/06/45. Rec 6AD Storage ex 7OTU 30/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22531

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A29-448 P-40N-1-CU 42-104730 08/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #28 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? as MAC Air A29-1050. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-448 09/08/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 17/09/43. Coded GA-C. Accident 1045hrs 13/03/44 after landing on No 4 Strip Nadzab, the pilot was instructed to taxy off the active runway to allow two other aircraft to take off. The aircraft struck a unmarked drain which caused the port eleo leg to collapse. Pilot: F/Lt C A Coker Serv#402226 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 14/03/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU 23/03/44. 08/04/44, Non-operational landing accident at Cape Gloucester strip. NFDs. Rec 11RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU 02/05/44. Issued 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 01/05/44. Accident 0655hrs 04/05/44 when after taking off from Tadji Strip on a Patrol over Hollandia, the aircraft suffered a full electrical and hydraulic failure. Port side main wheel stuck in position halfway down. The aircraft made a successful belly landing on return. Pilot: F/O Geoffrey O'Halloran Giles Serv#417830 was not injured. Rec 78Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 05/05/44. Rec 12 RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 15/06/44. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1921 28/08/44.Resurrected in 1974 and taken to NZ where it has been restored to flying condition by Charles Darby and Garth Hogan as the 75 Sqn aircraft GA-C.

Highlight for Album: Kittyhawk A29-448
A29-449 P-40N-1-CU 42-104731 08/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #30 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? as MAC Air A29-1052. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-450 09/08/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 07/09/43. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 11/04/44. Allotted 11RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU 20/04/44. Allotted 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 26/04/44. Canc. Allotted 80Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 11/05/44. Canc. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 15/05/44. Rec 22RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 13/07/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU 18/07/44. Rec 10RSU Det ex 11RSU 05/08/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 10RSU Det 19/10/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22 RSU Det. 04/11/44. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSU 05/02/45. Rec 6AD Stores ex 22RSU 22/03/45. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 6AD Stores 06/06/45. Rec 8OTU ex 86 Sqn RAAF 04/07/45. Rec 6AD Stores ex 8OTU 15/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#40924
A29-450 P-40N-1-CU 42-104732 08/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #30 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? as MAC Air A29-1052. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-450 09/08/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 07/09/43. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 11/04/44. Allotted 11RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU 20/04/44. Allotted 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 26/04/44. Canc. Allotted 80Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 11/05/44. Canc. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 15/05/44. Rec 22RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 13/07/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU 18/07/44. Rec 10RSU Det ex 11RSU 05/08/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 10RSU Det 19/10/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22 RSU Det. 04/11/44. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSU 05/02/45. Rec 6AD Stores ex 22RSU 22/03/45. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 6AD Stores 06/06/45. Rec 8OTU ex 86 Sqn RAAF 04/07/45. Rec 6AD Stores ex 8OTU 15/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#40924.
A29-451 P-40N-1-CU 42-104733 08/08/43 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #31 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? as MAC Air A29-1053. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-451 09/08/43. Issued 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 01/09/43. Accident 07/09/43 when landing at Evans Head , aircraft nosed over. NFDs ( Pilot: perhaps F/O Norman Howard Astkins Serv#70568??). Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 18/09/43. Coded GA-W (46OBU Page 10) Accident 1900hrs 21/10/43 when a/c approached normally and touched down at Kiriwina Strip after taking off from Vivigani earlier. After running for approximately 300 yards, the a/c commenced to swing to port. This swing became more severe until the aircraft left the runway and ran into rough ground at the side, whereupon the undercarriaged collapsed. Pilot: F/Sgt P M Sheenan Serv#411196 was not injured. Rec 26RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 11/11/43. Rec 12RSU ex 26RSU 30/01/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 12RSU 06/03/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 18/07/44. Rec 10RSU Det ex 11RSU 05/08/44. Rec 11RSU Det 1 ex 10RSU Det 09/01/45. Held 10RSU. Rec 11RSU Res Pool ex 10RSU Det 03/02/45. Rec 14RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU RP 26/04/45. Rec 4 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU RP 29/08/45 for training. Issued 6RSU ex 4 Sqn RAAF 03/09/45. Accident 1630hrs 06/10/45 when a/c experienced a internal Glycol leak after taking off from Labuan, Borneo, causing the the engine to fail in flight near Labuan. Pilot performed a wheels up landing on beach some 30 miles south of Jesselton, North Borneo, his destination. Rec 4 Sqn RAAF ex 6RSU 08/10/45 (Administratively). Pilot: F/O John Cecil Maddern Serv#5289 was not injured. After being under water at high tide and resultant corrosion, it was converted to components. AMSE Write off per File# 09/16/3026 15/11/45. Allison V1710-81 Engine#32102. Note: On 4 Sqn RAAF A50 History Sheet Page 277 Records it as A29-541 (Crashed Horn Island with 80Sqn and W/o March 1944).
A29-452 P-40N-1-CU 42-104734 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #32 Shipped Ex New York CV  #?? as MAC Air A29-1054. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-452 09/08/43. Accident 0940hrs 17/08/43 Gol Goll Range when following engine failure, aircraft forced landed with undercarriage retracted. Pilot: F/Sgt Stewart Maxwell Doig Serv#401923 (Later 80Sqn and crashing A29-538,  W/O 15ARD Period 05-10/44 crs six more A29-333/389 /533/584/668/924) not injured. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 08/09/43. Accident 09/10/43 when aircraft stood on nose, damaging blades. Pilot F/Sgt L G Stuart Serv#404993? was not injured. Repaired in unit. Incident 23/03/44 when aircraft landed back from mission when it experienced engine trouble. Pilot: F/Sgt R N Hay Serv#434252 not injured. Accident 0930hrs 22/03/44, on take-off at Kiriwan, the aircraft left and retouched the strip two times, when on the third touch down, the left oleo folded back and the wing dropped, with the pilot finally recovering and took off. The aircraft flew over trees, leaving a thick trail of fuel, apparently from its holed belly tank. The aircraft then lost height and forced landed in Borgen Bay, about one mile from Cape Gloucester.   Pilot: Sgt William Harold Frederick Thomson Serv#432337 was uninjured. AMSE Approval to Write off per File# 9/16/1504 31/03/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22432.
A29-453 P-40N-1-CU 42-104735 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #33 Shipped Ex New York CV  #?? as MAC Air A29-1055. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-453 09/08/43.  Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 17/09/43. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 10/04/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 21/04/44. Ground Accident, Tadji Strip 30/04/44, when a USAAF F5B Photo Lightning, Aircraft Group #83, model F5B-1-LO  42-67383 c/n 1894 (a production Photographic Lightning comparable to a P-38J Fighter)  of the 8th PRS, 6th PRG, 5th AAF ran off Tadji Strip on landing and hit the stationary A29-453(and A29-405). USAAF Pilot was 1st Lt Hewitt H. Clark, O-732165, who was injured. Rec 12RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 28/05/44. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1798 14/07/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#34143.(Originally under AMSE File#9/16/1748)
A29-454 P-40N-1-CU 42-104736 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #34 Shipped Ex New York CV  #?? as MAC Air A29-1056. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-454 09/08/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 07/09/43. Accident 12/02/44 when on landing on Nadzab's Newton strip resulting in damaging the aircraft heavily. NFDs. Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 05/03/44.  AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1455  10/03/44.                
A29-455 P-40N-1-CU 42-104737 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #35 Shipped Ex New York CV  #?? as MAC Air A29-1057. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-455 09/08/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 08/09/43. Accident 0915Hrs 30/09/43 when aircraft splurged at he bottom of a shallow dive during a practice straffing run on gun positions of the 54th Australian Anti-Aircraft Regiment, a few miles west of Camden NSW, at Oaks Strip, and struck the ground. Pilot: Sgt Stanley William Smethurst  Serv#418014) was killed. Rec 2AD ex 78 Sqn RAAF 07/10/43.    AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1126 05/10/43. Allision V1710-81 Engine # 22512.
A29-456 P-40N-1-CU 42-104738 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #36 Shipped Ex New York CV  #?? as MAC Air A29-1058. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-456 09/08/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 13/09/43. Flown by Sqn Ldr C W Lindeman 04/03/44 as Yellow 3 when attacking and damaging an  Oscar 50 miles south of Wewak during a three sqn B-24 attack. Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 08/03/44.  Allotted 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU to replace A29-448 15/03/44 but "missing in Report"  ex 22RSU 16/03/44. In service with 75 Sqn RAAF 28/03/44.  Rec 22RSU ex 75Sqn RAAF for 240hr 26/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU to replace A29-506 05/09/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 22/12/44. Rec 84Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 22/01/45. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 84 Sqn RAAF 28/03/45. Coded MP-O and so marked in 6AD Storage. Rec 8OTU ex 86 Sqn RAAF 04/07/45. Rec 6AD Store ex 8OTU 15/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#40649. 
A29-457 P-40N-1-CU 42-104739 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #37 Shipped Ex New York CV  #?? as MAC Air A29-1059. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-457 09/08/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 13/09/43. Accident 29/10/43 when rudder was damaged. NFDs. Repaired in Unit. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 13/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 02/05/44. Coded BU-R. Accident 14/06/44 when struck and damaged by landing USAAF 374th TCG  C-47 (NFDs) at Hollandia. Rec 22RSU ex 80Sqn RAAF 14/06/44. Allotted and issued 78Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 07/07/44. Accident 0815hrs 09/07/44 when on completion of a sixteen aircraft patrol, two aircraft split prior to landing to conduct gun tests. The pilot of the second aircraft was gun testing in line astern of lead aircraft, when the latter pilot after himself completing five bursts, requested the other pilot to form up on his R/T. After some five minutes searching, he saw a black pall of smoke emitting from the sea with four USAAF P-38s circling the site near Podena Island, Dutch New Guinea. The USAAF Pilots stated they only arrived early to investigate the smoke, and had not witnessed the crash.  Pilot: P/O Jonathon Robert Cornell Serv#437399 was killed. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1799 14/07/44. Allison V1710-81  Engine#33778.                      
A29-458 P-40N-1-CU 42-104740 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #38 Shipped Ex New York CV  #?? as MAC Air A29-1060. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-458 09/08/43. Issued 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 16/09/43. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 13/04/44. Rec 78Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU Res Pool to replace A29-414 05/05/44. Coded HU-L. Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 15/06/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU  07/07/44. Incident 1300Hrs 26/07/44, when strafing enemy barge, blast tubes blew out , damaging port mainplane. Pilot; F/Sgt Roy Garfield Hambly Serv#413861 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 01/08/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU to replace A29-463 11/09/44. Rec 22RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 13/09/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 27/09/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 31/12/44.  Accident 1515hrs 12/01/45 aircraft crashed on take-off at Kamiri Strip. Pilot; F/O A G Andrew Street Serv#18069 not injured. A29-422 replaced this aircraft to 84Sqn RAAF.  AMSE Approval to write off per File#9/16/2323  19/01/45.        
A29-459 P-40N-1-CU 42-104741 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #39 Shipped Ex New York CV  #?? as MAC Air A29-1061. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-459 09/08/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 13/09/43. Coded GA-P and named "Cleopatra" II. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 27/03/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 10/04/44. Incident 21/08/44 when port mainplane blast tubes blew out. NFDs. Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 24/08/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU 04/11/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 22/01/45. Accident  20/03/45 when taxying at Ross River Strip, struck a inert 250lb Bomb used for tying down aircraft in the way at a bomb disposal area , caused the port oleo leg to collapse, damaging airscrew and port mainplane. NFDs. Rec 13ARD ex 84 Sqn RAAF 29/03/45. Rec 8OTU ex 13ARD 02/07/45.  Rec 6AD Store ex 8OTU 15/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#19759.

Kittyhawk A29-459
A29-460 P-40N-1-CU 42-104742 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus12 #40 Shipped Ex New York CV  #?? as MAC Air A29-1062. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-460 09/08/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 17/09/43.  Coded GA-Q.  Rec 10RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 01/10/43 for mainplane repairs. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 10RSU 14/10/43. Rec 22 RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 19/08/44. Rec  75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU  as replacement for A29-442 13/09/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 22/12/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 22/01/45. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 84 Sqn RAAF 28/03/45. Coded MP-P . Accident 05/06/45 when this aircraft as lead, and A29-484  in No 2 Position collided mid air during section cross-over turns  three miles north west of Pallarenda. Both aircraft returned to base Pilot:A29-460  P/O P R Evans Serv#422541 not injured: Pilot A29-484 F/O G Strout Serv#5624 was not injured. Repaired in Unit. Rec 6AD ex 86 Sqn RAAF 18/10/45.  Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#19549.                     
A29-461 P-40N-5-CU 42-105050 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #9 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1091. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-461 09/08/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 08/09/43. Coded HU-W. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 03/05/44. Rec 11RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU 12/05/44. Issued 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 22/05/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 80Sqn RAAF 12/06/44. Incident 1515hrs 20/08/44 when pilot was testing the guns a few miles out to sea from Kamiri Strip when gun blast tubes blew outr damaging starboard mainplane. Pilot: W/O Geoffrey William Mellor Serv#401121 was not injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 22/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 26/09/44. Operational damage 1000hrs 04/01/45 when as Yellow 2 in a dive bombing attack on Galela Strip, the aircraft was struck by a apparent 20mm ball round which had entered the underside of the starboard mainplane just forward of the aileron. The pilot did not notice it until he landed. Pilot: P/O Harry John Proctor Serv#436879 was not injured. Allotted 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 07/01/45. Rec 78Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU Det 29/01/45. Rec 61OBU Tarakan Island ex 78 Sqn RAAF 15/12/45. Approval to destroy by fire per File#73/21/1612 20/12/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/3105 Allison V1710-81 Engine#19971.

Kittyhawk A29-461
A29-462 P-40N-5-CU 42-105051 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #10 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1092. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-462 09/08/43.  Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 24/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARDRP 06/01/44.  As one of twenty-one 84 Squadron RAAF aircraft deployed from Horn Island to Darwin on the 12th March 1944 via Gove NT. Accident 1700hrs 20/3/44 on landing at Livingstone Strip NT after Gunnery practice, the aircraft after 250 yards swung off the strip and ran through a drain, then swung with tail resting on parallel water pipeline. Pilot;  Sgt Bruce Arthur Oswald Serv#434650 was not injured.  Rec 7 RSU ex 84 Sqn RAAF 21/03/44. Repaired. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 7RSU 17/11/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARDRP 21/02/45. Rec 86Sqn RAAF ex 84 Sqn RAAF 28/03/45. Coded MP-N. Accident 2/7/45 while carrying out a third dive bombing attack during an exercise the engine stopped. Having failed to restart, the pilot made a forced landing on the beach on Rattlesnake Island.  The Pilot, F/Lt Richard Mahlon Nielsen Serv#406113 was not injured. Rec 6CRD ex 86 Sqn RAAF 09/07/45. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2711 18/07/45. 
Now believed stored at Townsville Qld with a Keith W Hopper, pending restoration.
A29-463 P-40N-5-CU 42-105052 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #11 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1093. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-463 09/08/43. Issued No 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 16/09/43. Accident on delivery to 75 Sqn RAAF  based at Milne Bay, the aircraft  while taking off from Cairns strip Qld the port tyre blew out so when attempting to land at Horn Is strip the aircraft swung off the runway [NFDs], Rec 1RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 19/11/43. Accident 19/11/43 it was damaged on landing again while being flown to 1 RSU for repairs based at Higgins Strip. Repaired. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 1RSU 13/12/43.  Rec 22RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF for engine change and 240 hourly 25/04/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU 15/05/44. Issued 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11 RSU 22/05/44. On 3/6/44 it participated in last major RAAF air combat of WW2 in the Pacific with 78 Sqn RAAF and on that occasion it was flown by F/O Norman Flower Blesing Serv#407996 who shared an Oscar SSF kill with F/Lt Griffith. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 14/07/44.  Rec 10RSU Det ex 11RSU 05/08/44. Rec 22RSU Res Pool ex 10 RSU Det 02/09/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22 RSU RP 02/09/44. Operational Loss  1140hrs 08/9/44 when the aircraft was some 25 miles out to sea between Manakwari and Noemfoor when the engine showed signs of rough running. White smoke emitted from exhaust ports, with the engine quiting soon after. Pilot baled out at 1200 feet, landed in sea and crawled into his dingy. He was later picked up at 1345hrs by a RAN Corvette, led there by fellow wingman.   Pilot; F/Sgt Kevin Francis Dodemaide Serv#410879 was not injured. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1977 13/09/44. Allison V1710-81 #40930.
A29-464 P-40N-5-CU 42-105054 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #12 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1094. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-464 09/08/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 15/10/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD RP 04/12/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 27/02/44. Coded HU-T. On  03/06/44 it participated in last major RAAF air combat of WW2 in the Pacific with 78 Sqn and on that occasion it was flown by F/Sgt Richard Roy Cowley Serv#405834. Rec 11 RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 06/07/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 11RSU 23/07/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 31/07/44. Operational Loss, 1035Hrs 10/8/44, when as part of a nine aircraft formation, as #2 in Red Section, it was making a strafing run on a village target near Saoekoren Village, DNG, when it was last seen pulling out of its dive after its last run. Pilot: F/Sgt Robert Paul Scott Brown Serv#434615 was posted missing, particulars unknown. Post war, July 1947, the aircraft wreck was located in a swamp north west of  Saoekoren Village, DNG. Indications showed that the aircraft had not crashed, but rather was landed in a wheels up condition. No remains or the pilot's parachute were found. It was assumed that the pilot was alive, then captured and later being executed by the Japanese at Manokwari DNG some time after. AMSE Write-off per File# 9/16/1888, 16/08/44. Allison V1710-81  #36623.
A29-465 P-40N-5-CU 42-105055 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #13 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1095. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-465 09/08/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 22/09/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 03/12/44. Rec 22RSU Res Pool ex 80 Sqn RAAF 26/06/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 02/07/44. Issued 22RSU ex 80Sqn RAAF 14/07/44.  Rec 22RSU Det ex 22RSU 29/07/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det as replacement for A29-417 26/08/44. Coded GA-H. Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 08/09/44 for engine change and 240 hourly. Allison V1710-81 #20264.  Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 26/09/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 20/01/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU vis 80 Sqn RAAF ferry, 18/02/45  as replacement for A29-558. Allotted 14RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF  04/10/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF 08/10/45. Rec 14RSu ex 78 Sqn RAAF 15/10/45. Rec 60 OBU ex 14RSU 05/11/45. AMSE Approval of the conversion to components per File#9/16/3050 for airframes:A29-465/636/417/329,  26/11/45. RAAF Approval to convert, 14/12/45. Pic. Red fore spinner/Olive Drab tip. Red Tip on Fin (Colour Pic) over White Tail.
A29-466 P-40N-5-CU 42-105056 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #14 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1096. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-466 09/08/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 22/09/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD RP 29/11/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 01/02/44. Coded GA-I and named "Ishkabibble" . Operational Damage 31/03/44 when bombing and strafing AA position on Garobe Island near Cape Gloucester, New Britain  when on return it was found that the starboard mainplane had been penetrated by shrapnel. Pilot: F/O B Weston Serv#406087 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 03/04/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 12/04/44.  Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 03/07/44. Rec 10RSU Det ex 11RSU 05/08/44. Rec 22RSU Det RP ex 10RSU Det 09/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 10/08/44 as replacement for A29-407. Coded GA-U. Accident 1220hrs 14/09/44 when taking off as Green 3 to dive bomb Japanese held Jepman Strip from Kamiri Strip, Noemfoor, sunk on take-off  and struck something. Climbed away, then jettisoned 89 gallon belly tank and two 300lb wing bombs. With one main wheel able to be lowered, the pilot decided to perform a wheels up landing which he performed successfully. Pilot: P/O Ian David McLaughlan Serv#417095, was not injured.  Rec 22RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 15/09/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 19/01/45. Rec 11RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 20/02/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 26/04/45. Allotted 22RSU ex 14RSU as reserve for 4 Sqn RAAF 17/07/45. Canc 22/09/45. Rec 60 OBU ex 14RSU 05/11/45. Rec 6AD ex 14RSU 21/11/45. Still carrying -U individual letter with Sqn code removed. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22712. 
A29-467 P-40N-5-CU 42-105057 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #15 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1097. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-467 09/08/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex2AD 17/09/43 to replace A29-406. Accident 1145hrs 07/4/44 when two aircraft were undertaking a non-operational formation flight following transfer into Sqn by both pilots, when on landing in formation at Cape Gloucester, New Britain, A29-415 ran into the back of A29-467 when it overtook on final run. Pilot of A29-415, F/O John Carmichael Griffith  Serv#408576  was uninjured; Pilot of A29-467; F/O Robert William Crawford Serv#402642 injured and concussed, was admitted to 24 MCS Cape Gloucester and repatriated to Australia. Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 11/04/44.  AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1612 10/05/44. RAAF Approval to convert 06/06/44.
A29-468 P-40N-5-CU 42-105059 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A, Aus#9 #17 Shipped ex New York USA CV#129 as MAC Air A29-1016. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-474 12/08/43.  Rec 1AD ex 1AP 13/09/43. Rec 80Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 19/10/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 80 Sqn RAAF 05/01/44. Accident 19/02/44 when on Mission NAD27 straffing two village targets, east of Rempi Mission in the Madang Area, the starboard inboard gun tube blew out. Returned safely at 11.30Hrs. Pilot: F/Sgt Richard Roy Cowley Serv#405834 was not injured. Rec 22 RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 05/03/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22 RSU 22/03/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 11RSU 12/05/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 20/05/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 18/07/44. Rec 10 RSU Det  ex 11 RSU 05/08/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 10 RSU Det 21/11/44. Rec 6AD ex 22RSU 05/04/45.Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22394.
A29-469 P-40N-5-CU 42-105060 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #17 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1099. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-469 09/08/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 17/09/43. Rec 15ARD ex 75 Sqn RAAF 23/01/44. Incident 31/1/44 when the blast tubes were blown in the starboard wing damaging the mainplane. NFDs. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU Res Pool, 12/06/44 vis 80 Sqn RAAF Ferry. Rec 22RSU RP ex 78 Sqn RAAF, 23/09/44 however was at 15ARD from 07/07/44. NFDs. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 27/09/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 75 Sqn RAAF 21/12/44. Issued 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 08/01/45. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 11/01/45. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSU 05/02/45. Issued 6AD ex 22RSU 16/03/45. Accident 1430hrs 16/3/45 it was to be ferried from Biak Is to Hollandia by  1AD Ferry Pilot. Aircraft blew out the port tyre when taking off from Biak. After discussion with his Flight lead, F/Lt Archer of 1AD, he was advised to carry on and belly land at Hollandia. It was later ascertained that the tyre burst had damaged the eleo leg hydraulic lines. Pilot;  W/O P E Turner Serv#412215 was not injured. Repaired. Rec 6AD ex 14RSU 14/06/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#19759.
A29-470 P-40N-5-CU 42-105061 08/08/43 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #18 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1100. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-470 09/08/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 18/09/43. Coded GA-I(46 OBU Page 10) Accident 1930hrs 21/10/43 on landing at Kiriwina South Strip Goodenough Island, aircraft approached very fast without flaps down and touched down halfway down the strip, colliding with A29-470 that landed before. Both aircraft errupted into flames. Pilot of A29-449: F/Sgt Reginald Alfred Faddy Serv#422154 was severly burnt. Pilot of A29-470: F/O Paul Ernest Whitehead Serv#408942 was killed. Allotted 26RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 23/10/43. AMSE Approval for Write off per File#9/16/1183 16/11/43. Allison V1710-81 #22535
A29-471 P-40N-5-CU 42-105062 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #19 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1101. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-471 09/08/43. Issued 80 Sqn RAAF for ferry ex 2AD 20/09/43. Rec 12RSU ex 2AD for ferry 27/09/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 12 RSU 12/10/43. Rec 22RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 29/01/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 01/08/44. Operational incident 0930hrs 14/01/45, whilst on a sixteen aircraft  bombing mission over Hatetabakd Strip(Halmahera), when the pilot noticed an electrical failure causing the airscrew to stick into fine position. This developed into overheating of engine, oil pressure failure and subsequent engine failure. On returning to Morotai, the undercarriage failed to lower eith by electrical or hand pumping, forcing the pilot, with further drops in revolutions in the engine, to perform a belly landing.  Pilot:F/Sgt William Turner  Serv#437203 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 15/01/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 29/03/45.  Accident 1140hrs 28/07/45 when aircraft, as the last aircraft of a formation of four on return from a leaflet raid did a wide circuit of Croydon strip, Tarakan Is , then approached the strip straight for 300 feet and held off at 6 feet, failed to use throttle until it was too late. The aircraft hit very heavily on port leg which collapsed causing the aircraft to swing off the strip and collide with a heavy truck.  Pilot; W/O W Anthony Jennings Serv#434503 was not injured. Rec 12 RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 02/08/45.  AMSE approval to write-off per File#9/16/2770 08/08/45. Allison V1710-81 #22035.
A29-472 P-40N-5-CU 42-105063 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus14 #20 Shipped ex USA CV#106 as MAC Air A29-1102. Rec 2AD ex USA 08/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-472 09/08/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 17/09/43. Issued 80 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 13/02/44. Accident during a Non-operational combat practice test flight with A29-554,  1200hrs 05/4/44 when the aircraft was making a steep turn, the pilot was unable to recover from his dive, struck the water and sank 2 miles north of Cape Gloucester, New Britain.  Only oil patch and one main wheel was seen on the surface, while A29-554, piloted by F/Sgt L C Hindley Serv#421905, circled the site until the crash launch arrived. Pilot; F/O Lynden John Ambrose Regan Serv#424798 missing presumed dead.  AMSE Approval to write-off per File#9/16/1552 14/04/44.  Allison V1710-81 #22022.
A29-473 P-40N-1-CU 42-104674 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A, Aus#9 #16 Shipped ex New York USA CV#129 as MAC Air A29-1015. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-473 12/08/43.  Rec 1AD ex 1AP 23/09/43.  Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 27/10/43. Rec 13ARD ex 84 Sqn RAAF 05/06/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD 29/08/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 84 Sqn RAAF 28/03/45. Rec 13ARD ex 86 Sqn RAAF 17/04/45. Allotted SHQ Flight Laverton ex 13ARD 13/04/45. Issued 1AD ex 13ARD 30/08/45. Held Cat C SHQ Flight Laverton 17/09/45. Rec 1AD ex SHQ Laverton 10/10/45. Rec 1CRD ex 1AD 17/10/45. Rec SAS (School Air Support) ex 1Ad Stores 22/08/47 where it was to be used as a target aircraft. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/2/586 26/08/47.
A29-474 P-40N-1-CU 42-104675 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A, Aus#9 #17 Shipped ex New York USA CV#129 as MAC Air A29-1016. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-474 12/08/43.  Rec 1AD ex 1AP 13/09/43. Rec 80Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 19/10/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 80 Sqn RAAF 05/01/44. Accident 19/02/44 when on Mission NAD27 strafing two village targets, east of Rempi Mission in the Madang Area, the starboard inboard gun tube blew out. Returned safely at 11.30Hrs. Pilot: F/Sgt Richard Roy Cowley Serv#405834 was not injured. Rec 22 RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 05/03/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22 RSU 22/03/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 11RSU 12/05/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 20/05/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 18/07/44. Rec 10 RSU Det  ex 11 RSU 05/08/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 10 RSU Det 21/11/44. Rec 6AD ex 22RSU 05/04/45.Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22394.
A29-475 P-40N-1-CU 42-104676 8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A, Aus#9 #18 Shipped ex New York USA CV#129 as MAC Air A29-1017. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-475 12/08/43. Incident on test flight by 1AP 07/09/43, with aircraft landed successfully Geelong. Defect Report 09/09/43 1AP on assembly and test flight states Pressure release valve failure on Coolant expansion tank in flight. Pilot: F/O Maxwell George Hardy Serv#255142 not injured. Repaired. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 21/09/43.  Rec 13ARD RP ex 1AD 22/10/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD RP 29/11/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF 05/12/43. Accident 1400Hrs 27/06/44, Bomber Strip Tadji, Hollandia when departing on travel flight to Nadzab. On take off, the engine cut out as aircraft became airborne. Pilot pulled throttle and  cut the switches.  He then lowered his flaps and attempted to stop aircraft, when the starboard under carriage collapsed, causing the aircraft to veer and stop on the side of the strip. Pilot: F/Sgt Roy John Shepard Serv#420403 was not injured.  Rec 12RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 21/07/44. Rec 22RSU ex 12RSU 08/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 25/08/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 26/11/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 22/01/45. Coded LB-L. Rec 8OTU ex 84 Sqn RAAF 02/07/45.   Rec 6AD ex 8OTU  08/11/45.Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#19282.
A29-476 P-40N-1-CU 42-104677 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A, Aus#9 #19 Shipped ex New York USA CV#129 as MAC Air A29-1018. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-476 12/08/43.Rec 1AD ex 1AP 19/09/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 21/10/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 15/12/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 17/02/44. Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 10/03/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU 22/03/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 28/03/44. On 27/3/44 it was issued for use by AOC No. 10 Operational Group A/C Scherger and the SASO G/C Pearce. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF and held on establishment for AOC 9 Group, ex 11RSU 28/03/44. Believed used the call sign 'Smutty Special' (from 78 Sqn's call sign) when Scherger was flying it up to July 1944.On 14/4/44 A/C Scherger was carrying out a R/T and belly tank test flight and while attempting to land at Finschhafen strip was twice fired upon by the US Navy gunners in the harbour and was forced to fly down the coast and to up some C-47s to be able to fly into and land at Finschhafen strip. (Quote Gordon Clarke).Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF for fitment of VHF Transmitter and inspection 04/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 17/08/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 22/12/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 22/01/45. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 84 Sqn RAAF 29/03/45. Rec 13ARD ex 86 Sqn RAAF for Corrosion inspection and engine change 04/07/45. Stripped to Natural Metal with anti glare panel. Rec 6AD ex 22RSU 05/04/45.Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#19351.
A29-477 P-40N-1-CU 42-104678 12/08/1943 New York USA CV#129 as MAC Air A29-1019. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-477 12/08/43. Issued 1AD ex 1AP 27/09/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 1AD 05/02/44. Rec 15ARDRes Pool ex 5AD Storage 01/05/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 05/06/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 10/06/44. Coded HU-B. Accident 1800hrs 11/08/44 when returning back from a 12 aircraft patrol, the aircraft made a normal landing at Kamiri strip Noemfoor Is , but after 100 yards past the Duty-Pilots Tower, the pilot received a jolt, which resulted in the undercarriage collapsing and his canopy closing. On leaving the aircraft, he noticed that another Kittyhawk, A29-587 had overshot his landing and collided with his aircraft from behind. Pilot of A29-477 F/Sgt Eric Leslie Hart Serv#418748, requiring 5 stitches to his lacerated scalp. Pilot of A29-587, F/Sgt K F Hilyard Serv#420194 was slightly injured with a sinovitis left knee and was admitted to No 23 Medical Clearing Station. Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 14/08/44. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1893 18/08/44.
A29-478 P-40N-1-CU 42-104679 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A, Aus#9 #21 Shipped ex New York USA CV#129 as MAC Air A29-1020. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-478 12/08/43. Issued 1AD ex 1AP 01/10/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 23/10/43. Coded LB-G. Rec 13ARD ex 84 Sqn RAAF 26/08/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD 29/08/44. Coded LB-J. Rec 8OTU ex 84 Sqn RAAF 02/07/45. Rec 6AD ex 8OTU 08/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22549.
A29-479 P-40N-1-CU 42-104680 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A, Aus#9 #22 Shipped ex New York USA CV#129 as MAC Air A29-1021. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-479 12/08/43. Issued 1AD ex 1AP 01/10/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 23/10/43. Missing 1600K Hrs 23/03/44, when the Squadron (with 19 aircraft) was transiting back to Horn Island via Gove (56 OBU), escorted by a Beaufort after leaving Livingstone Strip NT. After landing and refueling at Gove, the formation in two line astern formations followed the Beaufort as it climbed over cloud. The rear formation after entering cloud, lost sight of the leading formation and Beaufort. The Leader of the rear formation called up the lead formation and Beaufort to return to Gove. One aircraft was missing on landing. The Beaufort was refueled and sent out, along with four 83 Sqn RAAF Boomerangs, and found a large oil patch two minutes from the position the formation had turned back earlier that day, some 40 miles (64kms) east from Gove. The next day, the search was continued by two 83 Sqn RAAF Boomerangs. No wreckage was found, nor pilot. The Pilot; F/Sgt Cedric John Edmonds Serv#419802 posted missing believed killed. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1505 dated 31/03/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22460.
A29-480 P-40N-1-CU 42-104681 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 279-A, Aus#9 #23 Shipped ex New York USA CV#129 as MAC Air A29-1022. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-480 12/08/43. Issued 1AD ex 1AP 27/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 29/10/43. Rec 13ARD ex 84 Sqn RAAF 08/06/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD 29/08/44. Rec 13ARD RP ex 86 Sqn RAAF 02/09/44. Allotted 84 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD 16/11/44, but held 13ARD up to 08/01/45. Accident 1450hrs 08/01/45 when aircraft made forced landing at Breddan Strip on test flight after the engine overheated. Pilot F/Lt Reginald John Hickman Serv#408195 was not injured. Aircraft serviceable by 10/08/45. Rec 5 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD 10/09/45. RAAF Approval to destroy by burning at Torokina, Bougainville Is, on 04/02/46, per File#73/21/1612 11/01/46. 

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A29-481 P-40N-1-CU 42-104703 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #1 Shipped ex New York USA CV#129 as MAC Air A29-1023. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-481 12/08/43. Issued 1AD ex 1AP 21/09/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 1AD 20/10/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 22/04/44. Rec 13ARD ex 84 Sqn RAAF 05/06/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD 29/08/44. Rec 13ARD RP ex 86 Sqn RAAF 02/09/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 22/01/45. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 84 Sqn RAAF 01/04/45. Coded MP-L. Accident 1053hrs 16/10/45 whilst carrying out a pre ferry test flight, the engine failed on take off at Bohle River Strip due to moisture being present in distributor causing a high tension short circuit. Aircraft landed in a paddock off the end of the strip. Pilot; F/Sgt Peter Felix Howard Serv#442721 was un-injured. Issued to 6CRD ex 86 Sqn RAAF. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2987, 31/10/45. 

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A29-482 P-40N-1-CU 42-104704 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #2 Shipped ex New York USA CV#129 as MAC Air A29-1024. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-482 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 24/09/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 1AD 24/10/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD RP 04/12/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 16/12/44. Operational Loss, 1645Hrs 27/05/44, when returning from providing air cover for troops over Biak Island, made a landing at Wakde Island to have rough running engine checked, before resuming flight to Cyclops Strip, Hollandia, when engine started to vibrate badly again near the Poden Island Group. Diving from 5000 feet down to 2500 feet to test the propeller governor, he then zoomed to 4000 feet when the engine failed to pick up, despite using the priming pump. The engine stopped. To low to bale out, the pilot elected to ditched near the beach off the SE corner of Anoes Is. Pilot: F/Sgt A C Dawson Serv#408672 was not injured and was picked up by a Catalina soon after at 1710hrs and returned to base. AMSE Write -off per RAAF File 9/16/1691, 06/06/44.
A29-483 P-40N-1-CU 42-104705 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #3 Shipped ex New York USA CV#129 as MAC Air A29-1025. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-483 12/08/43. Rec 5AD ex 1AP 01/03/44. Rec 14ARd RP ex 5AD 17/03/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 14ARD RP 24/03/44. Rec 13ARD ex 84 Sqn RAAF 05/06/44. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 13ARD 25/09/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 19/01/45. Issued 86 Sqn RAAF ex 84 Sqn RAAF 01/04/45. Coded MP-X. Rec 6AD ex 86 Sqn RAAF 18/10/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22451.
A29-484 P-40N-1-CU 42-104706 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #4 Shipped ex New York USA CV#129 as MAC Air A29-1026. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-484 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 16/09/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 26/10/43. Accident 16/11/43 when landing at Weir Strip, Aitkenvale, starboard undercarriage oleo collapsed when nearing landing run. Pilot: F/Lt L K M Brown Serv#260785 was not injured. Rec 13ARD ex 80 Sqn RAAF 09/12/43. Rec 13ARD RP ex 13ARD 14/01/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 19/01/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 84 Sqn RAAF 01/04/45. Accident 05/06/45 when A29-460 as lead, and A29-484 in No 2 Position collided mid air during section cross-over turns three miles north west of Pallarenda. Both aircraft returned to base Pilot:A29-460 P/O P R Evans Serv#422541 not injured: Pilot A29-484 F/O G Strout Serv#5624 was not injured. Rec 13ARD ex 86 Sqn RAAF 11/07/45. Rec 13ARD RP ex 13ARD 06/09/45. Rec 6AD ex 13ARD RP 21/01/46. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22428.
A29-485 P-40N-1-CU 42-104707 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #5 Shipped ex New York USA CV#129 as MAC Air A29-1027. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-485 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 15/09/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 1AD 31/03/44. Rec 11RSU ex 15ARD RP 14/04/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 21/04/44. Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 18/06/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU to replace A29-517 14/07/44. Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 26/09/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU 04/11/44. Issued 22RSU ex 11RSU 05/02/45. Rec 6AD ex 22RSU 03/04/45. Rec 7OTU ex 6AD 07/06/45. Rec 6AD ex 7OTU 13/12/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#19321
A29-486 P-40N-1-CU 42-104708 12/80/43 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #6 Shipped ex New York USA CV#129 as MAC Air A29-1028. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-486 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 01/10/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 22/10/43. Coded LB-E. Rec 13ARD ex 84 Sqn RAAF 05/06/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD 26/10/44. Rec 22RSU ex 15ARD RP 14/01/45. Rec 6AD ex 22RSU 06/04/45. Rec 7OTU ex 6AD 08/06/45. Rec 6AD Store ex 7OTU 22/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#32849.
A29-487 P-40N-1-CU 42-104709 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #7 Shipped ex New York USA CV#129 as MAC Air A29-1029. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-487 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 22/09/43. Rec 13ARD RP ex 1AD 22/10/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD RP 04/12/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 23/01/44. On 3/6/44 it participated in last major RAAF air combat of WW2 in the Pacific , flown by F/Sgt John Geoffrey Gadsden Serv#418828. Rec 11RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 10/06/44. Rec 10 RSU Det ex 11RSU 05/08/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 10RSU 09/08/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 17/08/44. Operational Loss 1015hrs 14/10/44, when covering a USAAF Catalina on a search for a missing 80 Sqn RAAF Pilot who went missing on the 13/10/44 near Kai Island. During the time over the search area, this aircraft went missing. Some radio contact was made between the pilot and the Catalina, but no clear contact was made. The remaining section of three RAAF P-40Ns experienced light AAA and damage prior to forming up after a search of the area, before returning to base on low fuel. Pilot; W/O William Emerson Gilmore Serv#8685, declared MIA believed killed. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2089 24/10/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#20209.
A29-488 P-40N-1-CU 42-104710 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #8 Shipped Ex Galveston TX CV # 129 as MAC Air A29-1030. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-488 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 21/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF and coded LB-E 22/10/43. Incident 23/10/43 during gunnery exercise, on landing at at Horn Is with its inner port blast tube blown. NFDs. Rec 1RSU ex 84Sqn RAAF 25/11/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 1RSU 15/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 14/01/45. Rec 6AD ex 22RSU RP 03/04/45. Rec 7OTU ex 6AD 25/06/45. Rec 6AD Store ex 7OTU 13/12/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#23458.
A29-489 P-40N-1-CU 42-104711 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #9 Shipped Ex Galveston TX CV # 129 as MAC Air A29-1031. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-489 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 16/09/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 1AD 10/03/44. Rec 14ARD RP ex 5AD 27/03/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 14ARD RP 30/07/44. Rec 13ARD ex 15ARD 14/05/45. Approved for conversion 29/11/46 per File#73/21/2139 at 13ARD (File#9/86/157, along with P-40M A29-333 held).
A29-490 P-40N-1-CU 42-104712 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #10 Shipped Ex Galveston TX CV # 129 as MAC Air A29-1032. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-490 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 29/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF and coded LB-D, ex 1AD 28/10/43. Rec 13ARD ex 84 Sqn RAAF 05/06/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD 15/11/44. Rec 22RSU ex 15ARD RP 05/02/45. Issued to 6 AD ex 22 RSU RP 06/03/45 but it was in need of repairs specifically the engine and this was carried out by 30 OBU at the end of March 1945. Rec 13ARD ex 6AD 07/04/45. Rec 8OTU ex 13ARD 20/07/45. Rec 6AD ex 8OTU 08/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#19670.
A29-491 P-40N-1-CU 42-104713 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #11 Shipped Ex Galveston TX CV # 129 as MAC Air A29-1033. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-491 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 13/09/43. Allotted 80 Sqn RAAF 20/09/43. Accident 17/10/43 on landing at Laverton during test flight when port wing tip, aileron edge of Port flap and port wheel were damaged on landing after ground looping caused by wind gust. Pilot; F/O L D H Chippingdall Serv#404234 , 1AD, was not injured. Allotment to 80 Sqn RAAF cancelled 18/11/43. Accident 1130hrs 10/02/44 when on landing at Laverton aircraft caught fire when nearing completion of landing run. Pilot; Wg Cdr Owen Hugh Dunon Blomfield Serv#34210 suffered badly burned hands and face. Aircraft burned. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1408 15/03/45. Rec 1CRD for disposal. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22517.
A29-492 P-40N-1-CU 42-104714 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #12 Shipped Ex Galveston TX CV # 129 as MAC Air A29-1034. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-492 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 24/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF and coded LB-Y 23/10/43. Rec 13ARD ex 84 Sqn RAAF 05/06/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD 15/11/44. Rec 22RSU ex 15ARD RP 05/02/45. Rec 6AD ex 22RSU 17/04/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine# 22524.
A29-493 P-40N-1-CU 42-104715 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #13 Shipped Ex Galveston TX CV # 129 as MAC Air A29-1035. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-493 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 23/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF and coded LB-S ex 1AD 27/10/43. Rec 13ARD ex 84 Sqn RAAF 05/06/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD 22/09/44. Rec 22RSU ex 15ARD RP 14/01/45. Rec 6AD ex 22RSU 22/03/45. Rec 7 OTU ex 6AD 07/06/45. Rec 6AD Stores ex 7 OTU 30/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine# 22538. 

Highlight for Album: Kittyhawk A29-493
A29-494 P-40N-1-CU 42-104716 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #14 Shipped Ex Galveston TX CV # 129 as MAC Air A29-1036. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-494 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 24/10/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 1AD 22/03/44. Issued vis 22 RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 29/03/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 05/04/44. Issued 22RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 12/06/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 09/07/44. Rec 11 RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 17/11/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 22/01/45. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 84 Sqn RAAF and coded MP-Q 28/03/45. Rec 6AD stores ex 86 Sqn RAAF 18/10/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine# 20034.
A29-495 P-40N-1-CU 42-104717 12/8/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #15 Shipped Ex Galveston TX CV # 129 as MAC Air A29-1037. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-495 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 17/09/43. Accident 23/12/43 when after take-off from Laverton, pilot lost normal elevator control due to the bolt ( without a split pin inserted) connecting the elevator horn to the link arm control came out in flight. The Pilot climbed to 6000 feet and then returned to Laverton where he performed a successful landing by using the elevator trimming wheel. Pilot; F/O J B Mowbray Serv#405417, 1AD Test and Ferry Flight, was uninjured. Rec 5AD Storage ex 1AD 10/03/44. Rec 14ARD RP ex 5AD 17/03/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 14ARD RP 24/03/44. Rec 13ARD ex 84 Sqn RAAF 05/06/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD 22/09/44. Rec 13ARD RP ex 15ARD RP 01/03/45. Rec 5 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 10/09/45. RAAF Approval to destroy by burning at Torokina, Bougainville Is, on 04/02/46, per File#73/21/1612, 11/01/46. 
A29-496 P-40N-1-CU 42-104718 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #16 Shipped Ex Galveston TX CV # 129 as MAC Air A29-1038. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-496 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 27/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 23/10/43. Rec 13ARD ex 84 Sqn RAAF 05/06/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD 15/11/44. Rec 22RSU ex 15ARD RP 03/02/45. Rec 6AD ex 22RSU 22/03/45. Rec 7 OTU ex 6AD 26/06/45. Rec 6AD Stores ex 7 OTU 22/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine# 22519.
A29-497 P-40N-1-CU 42-104719 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #17 Shipped Ex Galveston TX CV # 129 as MAC Air A29-1039. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-497 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 13/09/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF and coded BU-D, ex 1AD 19/10/43. Accident 16/05/44 during an operational patrol over Hollandia, red section of four aircraft were instructed to turn on bearing, when Red 4 piloted by P/O Donald Hillier Serv#437398, collided with A29-497 flown by F/Lt J N Olliver Serv#402390. The starboard wing was extensively damaged by the mid-air collision but Ollivier was able to land at high speed back at base without injury. Rec 22RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 02/06/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 22RSU 23/11/44. Rec 6AD Stores ex 22RSU 22/03/45. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 6AD 06/06/45. Rec 8OTU ex 86 Sqn RAAF 04/07/45. Rec 6AD ex 8OTU 08/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine# 36689.
A29-498 P-40N-1-CU 42-104720 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #18 Shipped Ex Galveston TX CV # 129 as MAC Air A29-1040. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-498 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 15/09/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 19/10/43. Accident 1037hrs 28/11/43 when the engine failed during take-off at Aitkenvale strip, QLD The pilot tried to stop his aircraft but overshot the end of the strip. Striking the end of the runway drain, the undercarriage collapsed and was damaged beyond repair. Pilot; Sgt Peter Parkinson Serv#429992 was not injured. Rec 3AD ex 80 Sqn RAAF by Rail 05/01/44. AMSE Approval to write off per file #9/16/1665, 18/06/44. Rec 3CRD 29/6/44 to convert to components.
A29-499 P-40N-1-CU 42-104721 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #19 Shipped Ex Galveston TX CV # 129 as MAC Air A29-1041. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-499 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 17/09/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 1AD 16/03/44. Allotted 80 Sqn RAAF as replacement for A29-428 30/03/44. Accident during ferry to 80 Sqn RAAF, when on 14/4/44 it was involved in a landing accident at the end of a ferry flight when the engine failed while in the circuit at Nadzab, PNG. Pilot; (Stated as Sqn Ldr L F Fischer, no RAAF Records reflect this) forced landed in kunai grass near the strip, but the a/c broke in two during the landing. AMSE Approval to write-off per File#9/16/1574, 25/04/44.
A29-500 P-40N-1-CU 42-104722 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #20 Shipped Ex Galveston TX CV # 129 as MAC Air A29-1042. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-500 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 16/09/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 18/10/43. Issued 22RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF for Engine Change 13/06/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 15/06/44. Accident 1525hrs 13/7/44 during landing at Mokmer strip, when first aircraft in front of A29-500 (Frolic Red 2) on approach, A29-550 (Frolic Red 1 , piloted by F/O Donald Edward Andrews Serv#403301) landed left, but suffered a starboard oleo Leg collapsed on landing, causing his aircraft to dig its starboard wing in, damaging the airscrew, putting it in the intended path of A29-500. As it swerved to the right, the pilot of A29-500; F/O Francis Robertson Serv#428851, landed and passed on the left, just missing A29-550 which had by now, had come to the rest facing 90 degrees to the strip. Nil damage to A29-500 and no injury to pilot. Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 27/10/44. Operational Damage 0830hrs 24/10/44, when strafing AAA positions at Utarom. On return to Noemfoor, the pilot found that his port tyre had been punctured and flat on landing, which caused the a/c to swing off the Kamiri Strip. It was noted during its inspection, that several bullets had past through the ribs at the wing root. Pilot; P/O Ian David McLaughlan Serv#417093 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU 04/11/44. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSU 05/02/45.Rec 6AD ex 22RSU 03/04/45. During this time it was stripped of paint. Rec 7OTU ex 6AD 08/06/45. Allotted 6AD ex 7OTU 29/10/45. Requested approval to keep it at 7OTU for used by the CO for communications 31/10/45. Allotment to 6AD Cancelled 05/11/45. Rec CMU at Tocumwal ex 7 OTU for storage 11/03/46. Was only the P-40 stored there. To be stored Cat E 01/10/46. Held Cat E 31/01/51. Aircraft less Engine sold to American Airomart 17/02/53. Sold to R H Grant Trading 02/03/55. Pic Held in El Natural at Tocumwal 1946.
A29-501 P-40N-1-CU 42-104723 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #21 Shipped Ex Galveston TX CV # 129 as MAC Air A29-1043. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-501 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 01/10/43.  Rec 84 Sqn RAAF and coded LB-H ex 1AD 27/10/43. Incident 21/03/44  blew and damaged the inboard 0.50 cal blast tube of the starboard wing. Pilot F/Sgt  McLaughlin was not injured.  Rec 14ARD ex 84 Sqn RAAF 26/03/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 14ARD 30/10/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 22RSU Det 24/11/44. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSU 25/01/45. Rec 6AD ex 22RSU 06/04/45. Rec 7OTU ex 6AD 06/06/45.  Rec 6AD Stores ex 7OTU 22/11/45. Held still wearing Individual Letter "H". Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22489.
A29-502 P-40N-1-CU 42-104724 12/08/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#12 #22 Shipped Ex Galveston TX CV # 129 as MAC Air A29-1044. Rec 1AP (1 Aircraft Park) ex USA 12/08/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-502 12/08/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 14/09/43. Rec 5AD Stores ex 1AD 05/02/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 5AD 17/04/44. Rec 15ARd ex 15ARD RP 18/05/44. Rec 11RSU ex 15ARD 05/06/45. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 14/06/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 01/12/44. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSu 25/01/45. Issued 6AD ex 22RSU 16/03/45.  Accident 0830hrs 22/3/45 while being ferried from 22 RSU to 6 AD at Oakey, following taking off from Cloncurry,  the engine began bellowing black smoke forcing P/O G H Spencer Serv#190207 RAF (on attachment to 22RSU) to make an emergency landing coming down 10 miles (16kms) NW of Westland in Central Qld (circa West of Stanwell Area). Rec  13ARD ex 6AD 20/04/45. Rec 6AD Stores ex 13ARD 24/09/45. Aircraft had been stripped of paint on arrival. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22756.
A29-503 P-40N-5-CU 42-105351 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#15 #1 Shipped Oakland California as MAC Air A29-1103. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-503 09/09/43.Rec 84 Sqn RAAF and coded LB-A, ex 3AD 17/10/43. Rec 11RSU ex 84 Sqn RAAF 08/06/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 11RSU 10/06/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 17/07/44. Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 06/08/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF and coded HU-B, ex 22RSU 15/08/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 19/10/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 29/10/44. Operational damage  0945hrs 24/1/45 it was hit in the fuselage by 20mm AAA round while strafing Kaoe as part of a twelve aircraft mission. Pilot; F/O William R Lock Serv#33163  was not injured. Accident 29/06/45 when aircraft crash landed at Morotai. NFDs.   Rec 14RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 02/07/45.  AMSE Approval to write off insitu per file#9/16/2878, 18/09/45.
A29-504 P-40N-5-CU 42-105352 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#15 #2 Shipped Oakland California as MAC Air A29-1104. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-504 09/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 22/10/43.   Accident 1130hrs  18/5/44 on a Belly Tank test flight, it crashed on take-off at Horn Island Qld, after not gaining sufficient power to take off. Pilot pushed the throttle through the gate but still didn't have enough power, despite having 45 " boost,  to commit to t/o after several efforts to easer the aircraft up, he retracted the undercarriage and immediately the belly tank hit the ground and burst into flames engulfing the a/c and skidded to a stop at the runway intersection with the aircraft burning; Pilot, W/O Ronald Marsden Spowart  Serv#412736 escaped with minor burns to hands and face. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1666, 26/05/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22212.
A29-505 P-40N-5-CU 42-105353 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#15 #3 Shipped Oakland California as MAC Air A29-1105. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-505 09/09/43.  Rec 84 Sqn RAAF and coded LB-M, ex 3AD 08/11/43. Rec 11RSU ex 84 Sqn RAAF vis 15ARD RP 08/06/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 11RSU 10/06/44. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSU RP 15/07/44.    Accident 15/07/44 when on landing the starboard oleo collapsed damaging mainplane and airscrew. NFDs.  Rec 22RSU Det RP  ex 11RSU RP 02/08/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 22RSU Det RP 18/08/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 16/12/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 82 Sqn RAAF 22/01/45. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 20/02/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP  26/04/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF and coded HU-R, ex 14RSU 19/06/45. Accident 1015hrs 10/09/45 was taking off from Tarakan strip the engine started miss firing after aircraft had traveled only 200 yards down the strip. The pilot after reaching only 85 mph with 50" boost decided to close the throttle and applied brakes but the a/c ran off the strip with the port u/c collapsing, damaging Port Main Plane, airscrew and port undercarriage. Pilot;  F/Sgt Derick Keble-Johnston  Serv#431319 was not injured. Rec 6AD Stores ex 11RSU 09/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22211.
A29-506 P-40N-5-CU 42-105354 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#15 #4 Shipped Oakland California as MAC Air A29-1106. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-506 09/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 31/10/43. Rec 11RSU RP ex 84 Sqn RAAF 08/06/44. Issued and Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP and coded GA-R, 14/06/44.  Operational loss as part of a sixteen aircraft mission to bomb the local Saw Mill  at Kokas on the 02/09/44. Hit by AAA over Kokas and streaming fuel from holed fuel tanks,  He was forced to bail out of his aircraft. He landed by parachute near the mouth of the Bokar River, off McCluer Gulf, Dutch New Guinea. Covered by two fellow Kittyhawk Pilots above, He was later picked up by a summoned Catalina ASR Aircraft. The Pilot; F/Sgt Ronald Graham Becker Serv#419800,  had suffered a broken his arm when he bailed out. He was transferred to the No 6 RAAF Hospital and was discharged on the 1st October 1945.   Written Off per AMSE File #9/16/1962 7/09/44. Allison V-1710-81  #32164.
A29-507 P-40N-5-CU 42-105355 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#15 #5 Shipped Oakland California as MAC Air A29-1107. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-507 09/09/43. Accident 1517Hrs 05/02/44, whilst on test flight, engine failed after take-off, forcing pilot to make a forced wheels up landing at Amberley  Aerodrome. Pilot; F/Lt Wilbur Lawrence Wackett not injured. Rec 5AD Storage ex 3AD 02/05/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 5AD Storage 15/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 18/09/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 03/10/44.  Operational Loss   0830hrs 10/10/44 whilst on a watercraft sweep near Ceram Is when as part of Frolic Red Section of three aircraft, (other two A29-432 and A29-514) ran into cloud near Misool Is and this a/c and A29-432 were not seen again,  with F/L Alan Wallace Campbell Morrison Serv#416186 (A29-507 ) and W/O John Charles Bates Serv#409495 (A29-432) declared MIA, believed killed. Pilot of A29-514, F/O D E Andrew Serv#403301, bailed out at 2000 feet and was retrieved. Written off per AMSE File#9/16/2071 18/10/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#20485.
A29-508 P-40N-5-CU 42-105356 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#15 #6 Shipped Oakland California as MAC Air A29-1108. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-508 09/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 17/10/43. Rec 11RSU ex 84 Sqn RAAF 08/06/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 11RSU 10/06/44. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSU RP 23/07/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 30/07/44. Operational damage AAA 15/09/44 when attacking Jefman Strip DNG. NFDs. Rec 22RSU RP ex 75 Sqn RAAF 16/09/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 26/10/44. Operational damage 16/12/44 NFDs.  Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 21/12/44. Issued 80 Sqn RAAFex 11RSU RP to replace A29-502.    Ferrying loss 13/1/45 as part of a four aircraft flight (A29-668, A29-653, A29-630 and A29-508) taking off from Noemfoor  via Middleburg Island to Morotai 1446hrs, went missing and believed ditched into the sea near Karakelang and Maroh Islands with F/O Francis Lawrence Hann Serv#411448. A29-508 was forced landed 5 kilometers from Boeondaroe Village on teh south east corner of Karakelang Island at 1800hrs, only to be apprehended by the Chief of that village two hours later. He was handed over to the Japanese five days later. He and other survivors were transferred to the Civil Jail at Beo on Talaud Island. He was executed (by bayonet) by the Japanese on 23/03/45, along with F/Sgt King (cf A29-653 Allison V1710-81 #46930), W/O Waters (cf A29-630 Allison V1710-81 #36842) and an American, 1st Lt James Charles Steele (who was a P-47D pilot s/d 06/11/44) ; a report from 21/2/47 states that the remains of those pilots were found at Beo on Talaud Islands.  AMSE Approval to Write off per File 9/16/2327 19/01/45.  Allison V1710-81 #22159. No details per the loss of A29-668 (Eng#435349) , F/Sgt R W Parry Serv#434265, who was deemed to have also been posted MIA and was believed killed on the 13/01/45 when he forced landed in the sea.
A29-509 P-40N-5-CU 42-105357 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#15 #7 Shipped Oakland California as MAC Air A29-1109. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-509 09/09/43.  Issued 84 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 21/10/43. Accident 0850hrs 21/10/43  2 miles north east of Marmora Queensland, aircraft became uncontrollable during non-operational ferry flight due to various vibrations at 2500 feet, forcing the pilot, F/O F R Martin Serv#411036 2AP Test and Ferry Flight , to abandon the aircraft.  On landing by parachute,  he received slight abrasions and shock. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File #9/16/1281 01/12/43.  Allison V1710-81 #22231.
A29-510 P-40N-5-CU 42-105358 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#15 #8 Shipped Oakland California as MAC Air A29-1110. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-510 09/09/43.  Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 31/10/43. Rec 11RSU ex 84Sqn RAAF 08/06/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 11RSU 10/06/44. Rec 10 RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 05/08/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 10RSU RP 02/09/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP to replace A29-573. Operational damage 0900hrs 23/09/44 whilst strafing enemy positions at Kiamana Village, DNG when the port main plane was struck by AAA.  Pilot; F/O Robert W Crawford Serv#402642 slightly injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78Sqn RAAF 23/09/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 11/10/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 75 Sqn RAAF 21/12/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 11/01/45. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 25/01/45. Accident 1100hrs 15/06/45 on landing at Wama Strip, the starboard tyre burst, causing the aircraft to swing off the edge of the strip and crash into an embankment. Pilot; F/O G A Cutler Serv#413746 (78 Sqn RAAF) was not injured. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2878 18/09/45.
A29-511 P-40N-5-CU 42-105359 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#15 #9 Shipped Oakland California as MAC Air A29-1111. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-511 09/09/43. Issued to 84 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 15/10/43.  Accident 1022Hrs 16/10/43 after taking off from Bundaberg, it was being ferried to 84 Sqn RAAF  located at Horn Island, when it was executing a turn, it dived and crashed into the sea 7 miles south  and between 2 to 3 miles off shore of West Hill Island, south east of Mackay Qld. Pilot; Sgt Donald Gregory Wilum Serv#416639 of 2AP Test and Ferry Flight, missing believed killed. Wreckage retrieved by 23OBU. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1172 21/10/43. Allison V1710-81 #22207
A29-512 P-40N-5-CU 42-105360 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#15 #10 Shipped Oakland California as MAC Air A29-1112. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-512 09/09/43. Issued to 10 Group, RAAF for use by AOC A/C Scherger and SASO G/C Pearce, ex 3AD 15/10/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 12/03/44.Coded HU-Z overscored and named "Pistol Packin Mama" .  On 3/6/44 it participated in last major RAAF air combat of WW2 in the Pacific with 78 Sqn and on that occaision was flown by F/L John Carmichael Griffith Serv#408576.  Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 05/06/44. Rec 22 RCU ex 11RSU RP. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU to replace A29-539 29/06/44. Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 05/09/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 26/09/44. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2118 01/11/44. Allison V1710-81 #37135.  Operational Loss 1100hrs  29/10/44 after attacking AA positions around Kaimana Village, flying as Yellow No 2, during rendezvousing, called out that he was ditching. A minute later, Yellow No1 (F/Lt H A Kerr) saw the splash of Yellow No2 after it hit the water  5 miles SW of Utarom at sea near Kaimana.  He then observed the pilot in his parachute at 1000 feet swinging 40 degrees each side of the vertical , some 500 yards west from where his aircraft splashed. On hitting the water, he made no attempt to release his harness, and by the time of the second orbit his head and shoulders were being dragged under by his submersed parachute. On his last orbit, no sighting was made. Time elapsed, 5 minutes. Two Rescue Catalina aircraft arrived at 11.25hrs but were unable to locate the pilot. Pilot: P/O Richard Francis Boyce Serv#413520 missing presumed dead. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2118 01/11/44. Allison V1710-81 #37135
A29-513 P-40N-5-CU 42-105367 9/9/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#15 #11 Shipped Oakland California as MAC Air A29-1113. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-513 09/09/43. Issued 84 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 15/11/43. Coded LB-K. Rec 13ARD RP ex 84 Sqn RAAF 19/11/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 27/11/43.  Accident 23/02/44 when following take-off from Horn Island  for ferry to Nadzab PNG, aircraft when joining the formation  by a climbing turn at low speed it stalled and flicked onto its back. The pilot was recovering from the dive when the a/c struck the ground and burst into flames on Horn Island, Qld. Pilot; F/Sgt Thomas Bonham Griffiths Serv#428387 was killed.  He was buried on Thursday Island.  AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1428 29/02/44. Allson V1710-81 #22168.
A29-514 P-40N-5-CU 42-105368 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#15 #12 Shipped Oakland California as MAC Air A29-1114. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-514 09/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 17/10/43. Rec 11RSU ex 84 Sqn RAAF 08/06/44. Rec 11RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU 10/06/44. Rec 10RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 05/08/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 10RSU 02/09/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 14/09/44.  Operational Loss 0830hrs 10/10/44 whilst on a watercraft sweep near Ceram Is when as part of Frolic Red Section of three aircraft, (other two A29-432 and A29-507) ran into cloud near Misool Is with A29-432 and A29-507, which were not seen again,  with F/Lt Alan Wallace Campbell Morrison Serv#416186 (A29-507 ) and W/O John Charles Bates Serv#409495 (A29-432) declared MIA, believed killed. Pilot of A29-514, F/O Donald Edward Andrew Serv#403301, bailed out at 2000 feet, landing in a 60 foot tree on a hill, at the head of the Malalo River and was retrieved a day later when picked up by a Sansapor based Catalina. Pilot; sustained injuries  with a badly sprained left knee and a dislocated little finger of left hand, as well as abrasions and bruises. He returned from Sansapor to 75 Sqn RAAF on the 15th October 1944.  Written off per AMSE File#9/16/2071 18/10/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22219.
A29-515 P-40N-5-CU 42-105369 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#15 #13 Shipped Oakland California as MAC Air A29-1115. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-515 09/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 17/11/43. Rec 11RSU ex 84 Sqn RAAF 08/06/44. Rec 11 RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU 10/06/44. Rec 22 RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 23/07/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP to replace A29-548 29/07/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 03/11/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 16/11/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 29/01/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 19/04/45. Rec 11RSU ex 14 RSU RP 21/06/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 26/07/45. Coded HU-D. Issued 6AD Storage 06/11/45. Rec 33OBU ex 78 Sqn RAAF on route 19/11/45.  Uneconomical to repair. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/3116 15/01/46 insitu at 33OBU. RAAF HQ Approval given under AFO 19/B/19 Para 9 06/02/46. Allison V1710-81 #43636. ( Included A29-632/806/1189 with V1710's 22905/37160)
A29-516 P-40N-5-CU 42-105370 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#15 #14 Shipped Oakland California as MAC Air A29-1116. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-516 09/09/43.  Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 3AD 04/12/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP to replace A29-522 28/03/44.  Accident following taking off from Horn Island at 0900hrs 20/04/44 to undertake gunnery practice. On return after doing a normal circuit, the pilot on the down leg of circuit, lowered his landing gear by pumping the hand pump until it was solid. On the cross wind leg, he lowered his flaps and again tested his undercarriage by means of the hand pump. A normal wheel landing was carried out and after a run of 300 yards, the port eleo leg and tail wheel collapsed, causing the aircraft to swing left. The Pilot; F/O J E Macleod Serv#416591 was not injured.  Issued to 1RSU ex 84 Sqn RAAF 22/04/44. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 1RSU RP 16/10/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 31/01/45. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 84 Sqn RAAF 28/03/45. Coded MP-G. (Undisclosed accident or an RAAF Error in identification, that was not on E/E-88 Card, Accident 05/04/45 2OTU, Pilot (of stated A29-516 on report, not Wirraway A20-516, as it was approved for conversion 16/04/43, nor Spitfire A58-516 , burned after pilot escaped 17/07/45. No record in 2OTU A50)overshot on approach and neglected to go around, causing aircraft to tip on nose, tearing out airscrew from the engine. Pilot Sgt B W Evans Serv#443530 not injured. (Removed from F O T Course #40 owing to weakness in general flying). Rec 6AD Storage 18/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22122.
A29-517 P-40N-5-CU 42-105371 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A, Diversion 303-A, Aus#15 #15 Shipped Oakland California as MAC Air A29-1117. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/1943.  Renumbered RAAF A29-517 09/09/43.  Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 3AD 04/12/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 10/03/44 for use by AOC and SASO. Coded GA-A. Incident 19/06/44, during landing, blew out brake tube, (NFDs).  Accident 1850Hrs 05/07/44, on landing at Mokmer Strip, pilot held off too high and dropped aircraft onto strip. The Port Eleo collapsed, and continued on for 150 feet before spinning to port. Pilot; P/O J Balloch Serv#430430 not injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 12/08/44. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1898 19/08/44. Allison V1710-81 #22224
A29-518 P-40N-5-CU 42-105372 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 406-A, Aus15 #16 Shipped Ex Oakland California USA CV  #??? as MAC Air A29-1118. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/43. Renumbered  A29-518 09/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 22/10/43. Rec 11RSU ex 84 Sqn RAAF 08/06/44. Pictured in flight when coded K-LB on the starboard fuselage, but on port side, only "K" during period photo shoot.  Rec 11RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU 10/06/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 14/06/44.  Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 26/06/44. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSU 15/07/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 16/07/44. Accident 1000hrs 22/07/44 when the starboard wheel brake jammed on landing when landing at Kamiri Strip , Noemfor Island. The aircraft became uncontrollable and crashed. The pilot, F/O Colin Harold Heard  Serv#417637, was not injured.  Approved to be Written Off per AMSE File#9/16/1848 27/07/44.

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A29-519 P-40N-5-CU 42-105373 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 406-A, Aus15 #17 Shipped Ex Oakland California USA CV  #??? as MAC Air A29-1119. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/43. Renumbered  A29-519 09/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF 31/10/43. Coded LB-B. Rec 11RSU ex 84 Sqn RAAF 08/06/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 14/06/44. Rec 11RSU ex 84 Sqn RAAF for Engine change 03/07/44. Rec 10RSU ex 11RSU 05/08/44. Rec 22RSU ex 10RSU 09/08/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP to replace A29-587, 12/08/44 . Coded HU-K? Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF for engine change 07/10/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 10/10/44. Accident 25/01/45 when at 0925 hrs on return from a nineteen aircraft bombing mission, whilst approaching turnoff after landing, A29-519 was struck by A29-542 on the starboard side. Pilot of A29-519, W/O W V Henry Serv#422272 suffered lacerations. Pilot of A29-542, Sgt J M Davey Serv#431810 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF. AMSE Approval per File#9/16/2358 02/02/45. Converted to components 22/02/45. Allison V1710-81 #22691.
A29-520 P-40N-5-CU 42-105374 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 406-A, Aus15 #18 Shipped Ex Oakland California USA CV  #??? as MAC Air A29-1120. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/43. Renumbered  A29-520 09/09/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 16/11/43. Coded HU-L. Accident  22/01/44 it was involved in a taxiing accident which damaged its port mainplane at Newton strip Nadzab. Pilot; F/Lt Shiells not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 05/03/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 07/06/44. On 3/6/44 it participated in last major RAAF air combat of WW2 in the Pacific with 78 Sqn and on that occasion was flown by F/Sgt Ian McKenzie Serv#410705. Accident 1300Hrs 26/06/44  on returning from a local patrol over Hollandia, on landing  on Cyclops strip, the starboard leg collapsed on touch down. This caused the aircraft to swing violently as the starboard wing started to scrap the ground. The Pilot;  F/O Peter John Cook Serv#417458 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 27/06/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 22RSU 23/11/44.  Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 22/01/45. Issue cancelled 22/01/45, returned 22RSU.  Rec 6AD Storage 03/04/46. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#36613.
A29-521 P-40N-5-CU 42-105375 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 406-A, Aus15 #19 Shipped Ex Oakland California USA CV  #??? as MAC Air A29-1121. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/43. Renumbered  A29-521 09/09/43.Rec 22RSU Res Pool ex 3AD 17/04/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 13/04/44. Coded GA-N, and named "Svengali".  Operational Damage 1540KHrs  9/8/44 as part of a thirteen aircraft flight to carry out a air patrol over Cape Sansapor. Yellow 3 A29-407 collided with Yellow 4 A29-571 HU-Z overscored "Margarite II" during a turn and crashed into the jungle south-east of Cape Sawasar, three miles east and two miles from coast, killing F/O Richard William Raven Bath Serv#420116; Pilot of A29-571; F/Sgt William Morris Barden Serv#17409 (Promoted W/O at time of death) also crashed nearby. A third P-40N aircraft, A29-521 GA-N "Svengali" Yellow 1 ,piloted by F/O T R Jacklin Serv#405738, was also struck by Yellow 3, and despite having extensive damage and loss of 25% of his port mainplane, flew back 200 miles back to base and landed safely uninjured. (This third P-40N was actually  filmed in "Island Target" on landing showing the damage). AMSE Approval to Write-off for A29-407 and A29-571, per File#9/16/1902 26/08/44. Allison Engine V1710-81 #21755 #34502.  Tuesday 22nd October 1946, RAAF Search Party went ashore at the village of Mega and proceeded to both crash sites of A29-407 and A29-571 guided by local guides. The later was first inspected having crashed in a deep ravine and apparently disintegrated. Pilot remains found nearby. A quarter of a mile further up the ravine, the search party found the largely intact wreck of A29-407, with the remains of the pilot in the enclosed cockpit. A29-521, Rec 22 RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 13/08/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU Det 04/11/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 15/11/44. Coded HU-K. Rec 14 RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF  22/05/45. Rec 60 OBU ex 14 RSU 05/11/45. Rec 6AD Stores ex 1/14RSU 21/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#36460

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A29-522 P-40N-5-CU 42-105376 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A, Diversion 406-A, Aus15 #20 Shipped Ex Oakland California USA CV  #??? as MAC Air A29-1122. Rec 3AD ex USA 09/09/43. Renumbered  A29-522 09/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 31/10/43. Coded LB-Z. Operational Loss 10/03/44, when it fail to arrive on a ferry/travel flight from Horn Island Qld to Gove NT on deployment to Darwin.  Pilot; F/Sgt Herbert James Ewart Walsh  Serv#421479 missing believed killed. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1484 21/03/44. Allison V-1710-81 # NFDs.  Additional information: refer A50 File "Eastern Area Headquarters May 42 - Dec 45 P718 missing a/c coded  LB-Z  Search Datum Point was 11.53South/139.45 East" date 10/03/44
A29-523 P-40N-5-CU 42-105691 9/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4,  Diversion 447-A, Aus18#1  as MAC Air A29-1123. Rec 2AD ex USA 17/09/43. Renumbered  A29-523 17/09/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 14/10/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 15/11/43. Accident 0930hrs 27/01/44, south of Madang,  when as part of a twelve aircraft mission to strafe a target on Jombai Island, two aircraft collided in mid air. On one of the strafing runs A29-530 approached from NW followed by A29-475 in at the same time as A29-523  made its approach from the west. At about 200' west of the island it appears that the pilot of A29-523 saw A29-530 above him and attempted to pull away to starboard, however both collided and exploded. Both aircraft fell in portions into the sea and on the west of Yamba Island. Pilots of A29-530 and A29-523 , P/O S B Hunt Serv#412078  and F/Sgt J McL Stirling Serv#405427 respectively, missing presumed killed. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1380 02/02/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine# 32001.
A29-524 P-40N-5-CU 42-105693 17/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4,  Diversion 447-A, Aus18#2  as MAC Air A29-1124. Rec 2AD ex USA 17/09/43. Renumbered  A29-524 17/09/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 31/10/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD RP 29/11/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 08/02/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 13/07/44. Rec 10RSU Det ex 11RSU 05/08/44. Rec 22RSU Det RP ex 10RSU 09/08/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det RP to replace A29-477 12/08/44. Operational damage 03/10/44, when strafing and dive bombing Oil Wells in Waroe Bay Area, DNG , the gun tubes blew out damaging the starboard mainplane. Pilot; F/Sgt A C Britton Serv#432746 was not injured. Rec 22 RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 04/10/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 10/01/45. Accident 1545hrs 13/01/45 when during a engine test flight, aircraft forced landed into sea near Kamiri when piloted by 22RSU Test Pilot. Pilot; F/O R C O'Neill not injured. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2315 1/01/45. Allison V1710-81 Engine #19159.
A29-525 P-40N-5-CU 42-105699 17/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4,  Diversion 447-A, Aus18#5  as MAC Air A29-1127. Rec 2AD ex USA 17/09/43. Renumbered  A29-525 17/09/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 13/10/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD RP23/11/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 03/01/44. Rec 22RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 12/06/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 13/06/44. Coded HU-X. Operational incident,  15/08/44, when blast tubes in Port mainplane blew out during operation near Ransilni River. NFDs. Rec 22 RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 18/08/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 15/09/44. Operational AAA damage during an attack on Cesar Island 10/10/44. NFDs.     Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 12/10/44. Rec 11RSU Rp ex 22RSU Det 24/11/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU to replace A29-580, 05/12/44.  Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 27/08/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 01/10/45. Issued 6AD ex 78 Sqn RAAF for ferry and storage 06/11/45. Developed Fuel Tank leaks and left by 6AD Ferry pilot at Zamboanga. Aircraft and engine examined by 1RSU who considered it unsuitable for ferrying. NFDs. Rec 60 OBU ex 6AD Ferry Flight 24/11/45. AMSE Approval to Write-off and conversion per File#9/16/3059  dated 05/12/45. Allsion V1710-81 Engine#22172.
A29-526 P-40N-5-CU 42-105702 17/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4,  Diversion 447-A, Aus18#8  as MAC Air A29-1130. Rec 2AD ex USA 17/09/43. Renumbered  A29-526 17/09/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 03/11/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex  13ARD RP 31/01/45. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 84 Sqn RAAF 15/04/45. Coded MP-Y. Rec 6AD ex 86 Sqn RAAF 18/10/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#32057.
A29-527 P-40N-5-CU 42-105708 17/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4,  Diversion 447-A, Aus18#11  as MAC Air A29-1133. Rec 2AD ex USA 17/09/43. Renumbered  A29-527 17/09/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 13/10/43. Rec 75Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 11/11/43. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 08/06/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 75 Sqn RAAF 29/06/44. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSU 23/07/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 27/07/44 to replace A29-561. Coded GA-D. Operational damage, 07/10/44, when 20 a/c bombed and strafed Doom Island the mission experienced both light and medium AAA. A29-527 was hit and suffered damage in main plane. Pilot; W/O J R Mulholland Serv#413116  was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 09/10/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 15/12/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 82 Sqn RAAF 22/01/45. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 09/03/45. Rec 14RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU RP 26/04/45. Rec 60 OBU ex 14RSU 05/11/45. Issued 6AD Storage ex 60OBU. Accident 1055hrs 15/11/45 as part of a eleven P-40 a/c flight escorted by two Beaufighters, from Morotai to 5AD Wagga. After breakaway action into pairs, had been taken prior to landing at Tadji Air Strip, this aircraft slightly higher collided in mid-air with P-40N A29-1210, when the latter collided in mid-air when it broke upwards to the right and in front of the former. The tailplane of A29-1210 hit the airscrew of A29-527. The pilot of A29-527, crash landed the a/c in a swamp 2 miles NE of the strip. Pilot; F/O Desmond Haigh Harrison Serv#405734 was slightly injured. (He had previously  bent Airacobra A53-3 as a Sgt Pilot in Feb 1943, and again, later in November 1945, bent another P-40N, A29-639). AMSE Approval to Write Off per File#9/16/3039 026/11/45. 
A29-528 P-40N-5-CU 42-105710 17/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4,  Diversion 447-A, Aus18#12 as MAC Air A29-1134. Rec 2AD ex USA 17/09/43. Renumbered  A29-528 17/09/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 31/10/43. Issued 15ARD Res Pool 22/11/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP and coded HU-V, 09/03/44. Operational Loss on return from an operational eight aircraft patrol, 1410hrs 02/05/44, when the aircraft, suffering electrical issues, forced landed on Tadji fighter Air Strip. Pilot; F/O R E Barker Serv#408711 was not injured. Rec 12RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 17/06/44.  AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2095, 25/10/44.
A29-529 P-40N-5-CU 42-105712 17/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4,  Diversion 447-A, Aus18#13 as MAC Air A29-1135. Rec 2AD ex USA 17/09/43. Renumbered  A29-529 17/09/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 08/10/43. Coded HU-V. Operational accident on returning from a twelve aircraft escort patrol, whilst landing on No 4 Strip Nadzab, 01/03/44. The a/c had touched down and proceeded about 75 to 100 yards when the starboard leg collapsed. Pilot; F/Lt Norman Maxwell Wiggleworth Serv#407266 was not injured.  Issued 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 05/03/44. Rec 11RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU 01/05/44. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSU RP 13/07/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 22RSU Det 29/07/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 29/07/44 coded HU-Q. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 07/03/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP as replacement for A29-551, 06/04/45. Rec 61OBU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 15/12/45.  Approval to destroy by fire per File#73/21/1612 20/12/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/3105, 26/12/45.  Allison V1710-81 Engine#22691. 
A29-530 P-40N-5-CU 42-105716 17/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4,  Diversion 447-A, Aus18#16 as MAC Air A29-1138. Rec 2AD ex USA 17/09/43. Renumbered  A29-530 17/09/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 13/10/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 11/11/43. Coded GA-I with "Ishkabibble" on the cowl. (Note:"Iskabibble" means: when something is so  F....... hilarious it can't be called  F.......hilarious because its funnier than f....). Operational Accident 0930hrs 27/01/44, south of Madang,  when as part of a twelve aircraft mission to strafe a target on Jombai Island, two aircraft collided in mid air. On one of the strafing runs A29-530 approached from NW followed by A29-475 in at the same time as A29-523  made its approach from the west. At about 200' west of the island it appears that the pilot of A29-523 saw A29-530 above him and attempted to pull away to starboard, however both collided and exploded. Both aircraft fell in portions into the sea and on the west of Yamba Island. Pilots of A29-530 and A29-523 , P/O Stanley B Hunt Serv#412078  and F/Sgt J McL Stirling Serv#405427 respectively, missing presumed killed. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1380 02/02/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine# 32009.
A29-531 P-40N-5-CU 42-105717 17/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus18#17 as MAC Air A29-1139. Rec 2AD ex USA 17/09/43. Renumbered A29-531 17/09/43. Rec 2OTU ex 2AD 14/10/43. (Later stripped of paint, carried "531" on fuselage grey on Olive Drab Block) Rec 6AD ex 2OTU 27/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#20313.
A29-532 P-40N-5-CU 42-105719 17/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus18#18 as MAC Air A29-1140. Rec 2AD ex USA 17/09/43. Renumbered A29-532 17/09/43. Held as reserve a/c 08/10/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 15/11/43. Accident when pilot returning to Nadzab from operational escort flight of Beaufighters to Karkar Island, drained his fuselage tank dry and changed to reserve wing tank which was full. The fuel would not drain into fuselage tank. Engine cut out, forcing the pilot to force land 9 miles east of Kiapit. Pilot; F/Sgt Donald James Wallace Serv#419595 was not injured. Issued 22RSU 03/03/44. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1456, 10/03/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#33728.
A29-533 P-40N-5-CU 42-105721 17/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus18#19 as MAC Air A29-1141. Rec 2AD ex USA 17/09/43. Renumbered A29-533 17/09/43. Rec 13ARD RP ex 2AD 13/10/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD RP 23/11/43. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 08/02/44. Coded GA-T?. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 13/07/44. Rec 10 RSU ex 11RSU 05/08/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 10RSU Det 26/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 26/08/44 to replace A29-433. Rec 11RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 20/01/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU Det 12/02/45 to replace A29-539. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 10/08/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 06/09/45. Coded HU-T. Rec 61 OBU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 15/12/45. Approval to destroy by fire per File#73/21/1612 20/12/45. a/c totally destroyed by fire per certification 26/12/45.AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/3105 Allison V1710-81 Engine#22054.
A29-534 P-40N-5-CU 42-105729 17/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #23 as MAC Air A29-1145. Rec 2AD ex USA 17/09/43. Renumbered A29-534 17/09/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 23/10/43. Rec 11RSU RP ex 84 Sqn RAAF 08/06/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 14/06/44. Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 08/08/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 21/08/44. Operational Loss, 1350hrs 24/09/44, after bombing Babo 1 Strip DNG as No 4 of a four ship flight, when returning within 2 miles of Kamiri Strip, south western side of Noemfoor Island, the aircraft was emerging from a heavy rain cloud was seen to loose altitude and go into a complete roll . It righted itself, then continued to lose altitude until hitting the sea, exploding and bursting into flames about a half mile off shore. Pilot; Sgt Douglas Alfred Way Serv#442288 posted Missing presumed killed. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2028, 30/09/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#20006.
A29-535 P-40N-5-CU 42-105734 17/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #27 as MAC Air A29-1149. Rec 2AD ex USA 17/09/43. Renumbered A29-535 17/09/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 16/11/43 and coded as BU-B. Accident 08/02/44 on 8/2/44 the a/c had nearly completed it landing run on the Nadzab strip when the starboard leg collapsed causing a/c to swing to the right and tipped up onto its nose. Pilot; P/O Lynden John Ambrose Regan Serv#424798 not injured. Rec 13ARD ex 80 Sqn RAAF 17/02/44. Rec 13ARD RP ex 13ARd 20/04/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 31/01/45. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 84 Sqn RAAF 15/04/45. Incident 28/06/45 when during practice Air to Ground gunfire, one of the starboard 0.50cal burst a blast tube damaging the starboard main plane. NFDs. Rec 13ARD ex 86 Sqn RAAF 04/07/45. Rec 6AD Storage ex 13ARD 21/01/46. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#20727.
A29-536 P-40N-5-CU 42-105736 17/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #28 as MAC Air A29-1150. Rec 2AD ex USA 17/09/43. Renumbered A29-536 17/09/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 16/11/43. Operational Loss 21/05/44 whilst carrying out strafing run Wakde Island, Sarmi Area, Hollandia. On reforming, the aircraft did not rejoin the aircraft flight. Pilot; P/O Leith Chandler Mudge, Serv#416879 posted as Missing, believed killed. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1692, 06/06/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#32005.
A29-537 P-40N-5-CU 42-105740 17/09/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #30 as MAC Air A29-1152. Rec 2AD ex USA 17/09/43. Renumbered A29-537 17/09/43. Rec 13ARD RP ex 2AD 13/10/43. Rec 15ARD ex 13ARD RP 23/11/43. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 23/01/44. Coded HU-W. Operational Loss 02/03/44 when leading yellow section in a barge strafing operations in Kornprinz Harbour near Hansa Bay Norther New Guinea, the aircraft was hit by ack-ack and burst into flames after destroying two barges. The aircraft crashed into the harbour. Pilot; F/O Eugene Hadyn Weber Serv#404864 posted as missing and believed killed. He was the first operational pilot loss for 78 Sqn RAAF. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1460, 10/03/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#33809.
A29-538 P-40N-5-CU 42-105922 05/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #1 as MAC Air A29-1153. Rec 2AD ex USA 03/10/43. Renumbered A29-538 04/10/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 18/11/43. Accident 13/4/44 while taking off from Nadzab No 4 strip, the a/c struck a tree at the end of the runway. The a/c continued on and the pilot carried out a forced wheels up landing on the bank of the Markham River. The pilot had used insufficient power on take-off. Pilot; F/Sgt Stewart Maxwell Doig Serv#401923 was not injured. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1485, 21/03/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#32021.
A29-539 P-40N-5-CU 42-105924 03/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #2 as MAC Air A29-1154. Rec 2AD ex USA 03/10/43.Renumbered A29-539 04/10/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 18/11/43. Rec 22RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 03/06/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 23/06/44 and coded HU-T. Operational Incident, 1130hrs 23/09/44, whilst strafing enemy barges at Ceram, DNG, the port inner 0.50 cal blast tube blew out damaging port main plane. A/c returned safely. Pilot; W/O R K Boyd Serv#402992 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 24/09/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22 RSU Det 11/10/44. Accident 1745 hours 03/01/45, when after returning from a eight a/c dive bombing mission over Lolobata the a/c suffered a port undercarriage collapse during a heavy landing at Pitoe Strip on return. Pilot; W/O L J Vaughan Serv#422013 was not injured. Rec 11RSU Det ex 78Sqn RAAF 08/02/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU Det 28/04/45. Issued 78 Sqn RAAF 27/05/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 78 Sqn RAAF 05/06/45. Rec 60 OBU ex 14RSU 15/11/45. Rec 6AD Storage ex 60 OBU 21/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#19843
A29-540 P-40N-5-CU 42-105926 03/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #3 as MAC Air A29-1155. Rec 2AD ex USA 03/10/43.Renumbered A29-540 04/10/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 31/10/43 and coded LB-J. Accident 1115hrs 30/01/44, Horn Island when as part of four aircraft ferry flight that had just landed and was taxying from the end of the strip after landing, when he received a red light from the tower to warn him of an approaching DC-3 landing, he hurriedly taxied over the active strip where his port wheel ran into a washaway on the very edge of the strip causing the oleo to collapse. Pilot; Sgt N C Tims Serv#419750 was not injured. Rec 1RSU ex 84 Sqn RAAF 01/02/44. Rec 13ARD RP ex 1RSU 29/06/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 03/03/45. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 84 Sqn RAAF 01/04/45 and coded MP-Z. Rec 6AD Stores ex 86 Sqn RAAF 18/10/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22470.
A29-541 P-40N-5-CU 42-105928 03/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #4 as MAC Air A29-1156. Last Model P-40N-5 built. Rec 2AD ex USA 03/10/43. Renumbered A29-541 04/10/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 16/11/43. Accident 21/02/44 while approaching the Horn Is strip after ferry flighty from Ross River Strip, Townsville, a/c ran out of fuel on approach and successfully belly landed in a clear area short of the strip. F/O Kenneth Ernest Goldring Serv#424906 was not injured. Rec 1RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 02/03/44. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1438, 08/03/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#????.
A29-542 P-40N-15-CU 42-106080 23/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #5 as MAC Air A29-1157. Rec 3AD ex USA 23/10/43.Renumbered A29-542 23/10/43. Issued 22RSU Det ex 3AD 19/03/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 30/03/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 26/06/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 01/07/44. Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 14/09/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 30/09/44. Coded HU-B. Accident 0945hrs 25/01/45 on returning from bombing mission, whilst still rolling fast, collided on landing with the starboard side of 78 Sqn RAAF's A29-519 (Pilot;W/O W V Henry Serv#422272), Kiriwina Strip. Pilot;A29-542, Sgt J M Davey Serv#431810 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 29/01/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 26/07/45 and coded HU-O. Rec 6AD Storage ex 78 Sqn RAAF 10/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22471.
A29-543 P-40N-15-CU 42-106082 23/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #6 as MAC Air A29-1158. Rec 3AD ex USA 23/10/43.Renumbered A29-543 23/10/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 3AD 02/05/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 5AD 15/06/44. Rec 22RSU ex 15ARD RP 14/01/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 18/01/45. Operational damage 29/06/45 whilst at Galela aerodrome , Halmaheras from Morotai. Damaged by enemy attack. Starboard Mainplane and front fuselage damaged. NFDs. Rec 14RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 02/07/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2878, 18/09/45. Allison V1710-81 Engine#????
A29-544 P-40N-15-CU 42-106083 23/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #7 as MAC Air A29-1159. Rec 3AD ex USA 23/10/43.Renumbered A29-544 23/10/43. Fitted with modified Instrument panel. Issued to Hanger #2 Eagle Farm, ex 3AD 13/04/44. Rec 3AD ex Hanger #2 Eagle Farm 23/04/44. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 3AD 06/06/44, Rec 22RSU Res Pool ex 15ARD RP 11/10/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 15/10/44. Coded HU-U. Issued 6AD Storage 06/11/45. On route during ferry flight, at 1RSU, found unserviceable for ferrying. Salvaged insitu 1RSU and 6CRD. AMSE Approval to Write-off and conversion per File#9/16/3058 dated 05/12/45. Allison V1710-81 Engine#33986.
A29-545 P-40N-15-CU 42-106084 23/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #8 as MAC Air A29-1160. Rec 3AD ex USA 23/10/43.Renumbered A29-545 23/10/43. Issued 5AD ex 3AD 26/04/44. Rec 2AP ex 3AD 26/04/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AP 31/10/44. Rec 22RSU ex 15ARD RP 14/01/45. Rec 14ARD RP ex 22RSU RP 26/04/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU 22/05/45. Coded HU-K and named "The Westerner" . Rec 61 OBU Tarakan ex 78 Sqn RAAF 15/12/45. Approval to destroy by fire per File#73/21/1612 20/12/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/3105 Allison V1710-81 Engine#34014. Completed 26/12/45.
A29-546 P-40N-15-CU 42-106085 23/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #9 as MAC Air A29-1161. Rec 3AD ex USA 23/10/43.Renumbered A29-546 23/10/43. Rec 5AD ex 3AD 10/05/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 5AD 15/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 11/10/44. Rec 78Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 13/10/44. Coded HU-Z. Operational damage 0945hrs 24/01/45 when aircraft was hit in both wings by machine gun fire over Koar. Pilot; W/O P R Finch Ser#410647 not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 29/01/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 28/04/45. Issued 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 17/07/45. Rec 6AD Storage ex 78 Sqn RAAF 10/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#34786
A29-547 P-40N-15-CU 42-106086 23/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #10 as MAC Air A29-1162. Rec 3AD ex USA 23/10/43.Renumbered A29-547 23/10/43. Issued 5AD Storage ex 3AD 19/04/44. Accident 24/4/44 it was involved in a crash while taking off on its ferry flight to 5AD and it is unknown if the pilot, stated as F/Lt R Norwood, was injured or not. NFDs. Rec 5AD ex 3AD 02/05/45. Rec 6AD ex 5AD 08/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#20853.
A29-548 P-40N-15-CU 42-106087 23/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #11 as MAC Air A29-1163. Rec 3AD ex USA 23/10/43.Renumbered A29-548 23/10/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 30/03/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 26/06/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 01/07/44. Accident 28/07/44 on landing at Kamiri Strip per E/E-88 Card. NFDs. Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 01/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 08/08/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 75 Sqn RAAF 27/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 08/09/44. Coded GA-H?. Rec 11RSU RP ex 75 Sqn RAAF 21/12/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11 RSU 11/01/45. Rec 11 RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 25/01/45. Issued 80Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 26/01/45. Rec 11RSU ex 80Sqn RAAF 23/02/45. Rec 14 RSU RP ex 11RSU 28/04/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU RP 12/07/45. Coded HU-A ("Chloe 111") per Form 123 No 65088 22/07/45 , or HU-B??? Rec 6AD Storage ex 78 Sqn RAAF 10/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#40895
A29-549 P-40N-15-CU 42-106089 23/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #12 as MAC Air A29-1164. Rec 3AD ex USA 23/10/43.Renumbered A29-549 23/10/43. Issued 15ARD Res Pool ex 3AD. Accident 13/3/44 at Bowen Qld, it was involved in a belly landing after the port undercarriage refused to lower even after many circuits to rectify the problem by F/O Keith Ross Leys Serv# 402955 of 2 Aircraft Park Test and Ferry Flight (ex Sgt Fighter Pilot 453Sqn RAAF Malaya (injured in action 20/12/41 in Buffalo W8206 bale out), served 24Sqn and 84Sqns RAAF) who was uninjured. Soon after this he resigned his commission on 01/04/44. Rec 13ARD ex 2AP Test and Ferry  Flight 23/03/44. Rec 15ARd RP ex 13ARD 15/11/44. Rec 22RSU ex 15ARD RP 03/02/45. Rec 14 RSU RP ex 22RSU RP 19/04/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU RP 01/05/45. Coded HU-H. Accident 1005hrs 15/10/45 when taking off on a 12 aircraft formation flight from Tarakan. On approaching the lip of the steel matting of strip, undercarriage collapsed. Pilot; F/Lt R J Cowan Serv#404087 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 18/10/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/3081 dated 07/12/45. Actioned 02/01/46.
A29-550 P-40N-15-CU 42-106091 23/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #13 as MAC Air A29-1165. Rec 3AD ex USA 23/10/43.Renumbered A29-550 23/10/43. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 3AD 25/03/44. Rec 22 RSU ex 15ARD RP 13/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 04/05/44. Accident 07/05/44 on returning from a operational patrol, landed and commenced a swing to starboard before wheel sank in mud on the edge of Tadji strip. Undercarriage collapsed. Pilot; P/O Leith Chandler Mudge Serv#416870 was not injured. Aircraft repaired by 100 Service Squadron USAAF. Rec 22RSU Res Pool ex 80Sqn RAAF 26/06/44 after repair. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 03/07/44. Coded HU-R? Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 18/08/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22 RSU Det 25/08/44. Accident 1740 hrs 22/07/45 when, after landing on Croydon Strip Tarakan, on touch down on the edge of the narrow strip the a/c to swing violently to starboard and the undercarriage collapsed. The pilot; F/O W G Cockell serv#408832, was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 24/07/45. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2793 dated 14/08/45. Actioned 13/09/45.
A29-551 P-40N-15-CU 42-106093 23/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #14 as MAC Air A29-1166. Rec 3AD ex USA 23/10/43.Renumbered A29-551 23/10/43. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 3AD 20/03/44. Issued 22RSU ex 15ARD RP 17/04/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 23/04/44. 05/05/44 used by AOC 10 Operational Group by Wing Leader 78 Wing. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 75 Sqn RAAF 31/05/44. Rec 22RSU ex 80Sqn RAAF 09/10/44. Issued 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 27/10/44. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 03/01/45. All paint stripped off, in natural metal and Green anti glare panel and coded HU-B (Picture). Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU Det 29/01/45. Non-Operational Loss 1130hrs 05/04/45, when aircraft in company with another P-40N (A29-578 flown by W/O W V Henry ) during shadow shooting at Spot Shooting Range , the engine caught fire, forcing the pilot to ditched off the beach, 150 yards off shore in 6 feet of water, , 3 milers south of Raoe Island and some 10 miles from Wama airstrip Morotai. Pilot F/Sgt J M Davy Serv#431810 was not injured. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2502 dated 11/04/45. Allison V-1710-81 #19032.
A29-552 P-40N-15-CU 42-106095 23/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #15 as MAC Air A29-1167. Rec 3AD ex USA 23/10/43.Renumbered A29-552 23/10/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 3AD 02/05/44. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 5AD Storage 15/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 11/10/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 19/10/44. Coded HU-T, and changed again as HU-V by 02/08/45. Rec 61OBU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 15/12/45. Situated at Tarakan 20/12/45 .Approval to destroy by fire per File#73/21/1612 20/12/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/3105 on 26/12/45. Allison V1710-81 Engine#34013.
A29-553 P-40N-15-CU 42-106097 23/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #16 as MAC Air A29-1168. Rec 3AD ex USA 23/10/43.Renumbered A29-553 23/10/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 3AD 19/04/44. Issued CFS ex 5AD Storage 26/04/44. Rec 5AD Storage ex CFS 18/05/44. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 5AD Storage 15/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 29/09/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 30/09/44. Coded HU-P. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 09/08/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 10/09/45. Rec 61OBU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 15/12/45. Situated at Tarakan 20/12/45. Approval to destroy by fire per File#73/21/1612 20/12/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/3105 26/12/45. Allison V1710-81 Engine#19371.
A29-554 P-40N-15-CU 42-106099 23/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #18 as MAC Air A29-1170. Rec 3AD ex USA 23/10/43.Renumbered A29-554 23/10/43. Issued 22RSU Res Pool ex 3AD 19/03/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP to replace A29-439. Operational Loss 13/5/44 after providing an escort for a ASR Catalina looking for a lost 75 Sqn RAAF pilot in the sea in the vicinity of Hansa Bay, the a/c was returning when the pilot attacked ground targets on Kairiru Island, Wewak Area, when his aircraft was hit by AAA. He abandoned his aircraft as the engine caught on fire at low altitude (800 feet) over the sea 3 miles west of Kairiru Is. The parachute failed to open, with the pilot entering the water near the aircraft crash site. Pilot Sdr Ldr Clifford Richard McKenny Serv#574 posted as missing believed killed. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1649 20/05/44.
A29-555 P-40N-15-CU 42-106100 23/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #19 as MAC Air A29-1171. Rec 3AD ex USA 23/10/43.Renumbered A29-555 23/10/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 3AD 31/03/44. Issued 22RSU RP ex 13ARD RP 11/04/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 23/04/44. Operational loss 0715hrs 24/07/44 when straffing barges situated near the NW tip of Mamorie Island, when aircraft was hit by AAA. After engine overheating, the pilot ditched the aircraft some 7 miles east of Cape Mamorie. The pilot; F/O R C Wehl Serv#405332 was not injured and took to his dingy, and was rescued by US Navy PT Boat approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes later. Write-off per AMSE File #9/16/1852 27/07/44. V-1710-81 Allison Engine#33990
A29-556 P-40N-15-CU 42-106101 23/10/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #20 as MAC Air A29-1172. Rec 3AD ex USA 23/10/43.Renumbered A29-556 23/10/43. Issued 22RSU RP ex 13ARD RP 19/03/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 30/03/44. Coded BU-V. Accident whilst stationary, aircraft was struck by a landing a/c at Hollandia Strip 15/6/44. NFDs. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2008 23/09/44.
A29-557 P-40N-15-CU 42-106358 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #1 as MAC Air A29-1173. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43.Renumbered A29-557 04/11/43. Rec 5AD ex 2AD 17/01/44. Rec 15ARD Res Pool 13/04/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 22/05/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 07/06/44. Accident 0755hrs 03/07/44 on take-off at Cyclops Strip on travel flight to Biak Island DNG. Aircraft became airborne at 100 mph, when another a/c blew a heavy pall of dust, which the pilot endeavoured to climb out of, when the aircraft stalled and dropped back onto the air strip and crashed at the end of the strip. Pilot; Sqn Ldr A M Brydon Serv#578 was not injured. Rec 22 RSU ex 78Sqn RAAF 04/07/44.
A29-558 P-40N-15-CU 42-106359 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #2 as MAC Air A29-1174. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43.Renumbered A29-557 04/11/43. Rec 13ARD RP ex 2AD 07/12/43. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 30/04/44. Issued 15ARD RP ex 84 Sqn RAAF 03/06/44. Rec 11RSU ex 15ARD RP 08/06/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 11RSU 18/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 12/07/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 12/07/44. Coded HU-N, later HU-J (Jan 45). Damaged 1530hrs 13/02/45 when over Kaoe Bay , Halmamera Island, gun blast tubes blew out during a gunnery exercise, damaging starboard mainplanes. Pilot; Sqn Ldr J A Cox Serv#290787 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 20/02/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 06/04/45. Rec 6AD Storage ex 78 Sqn RAAF 10/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#40181.
A29-559 P-40N-5-CU 42-105858 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #21 as MAC Air A29-1143. Rec 1AP ex USA 04/11/43.Renumbered A29-588 on E/E-88 Card, then changed to A29-559 06/12/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 16/12/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 1AD 05/03/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 20/03/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 80 Sqn RAAF 26/06/44. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 27/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 11RSU 24/07/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 30/07/44. Operational loss 1440Hrs 30/08/44, following earlier being hit during a dive bomb attack on Kokas Sawmill from 9000 feet at 1250hrs. With a trail of oil over his cowl and windscreen, he broke off to return to base. After passing Mios Waar on return trip, the pilot noticed that his fuel levels were extremely low. The Pilot decided that he would ditch the aircraft. On alighting, the aircraft bounced ten times, resulting in him hitting the cockpit windscreen as he was wearing a USAAF harness type, before stopping. Having lost his knife and compass, He managed to inflat his life raft and set sail, on a course between 10-20 degrees at 2 knots. Two days later, even after a Catalina flew over his head at 500 feet and ignored him, when at a estimated six miles SSW of Manim Island, hard as he tried, he was swept passed it by the current. at 1530hrs 01/09/44, he was picked up by a US Navy Frigate about 5 miles west of the Kamiri River. Pilot; F/Sgt Jack Charles Keene Serv#412554 survived his ordeal uninjured. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1957 07/09/44. Allison V1710-81 #20198.
A29-560 P-40N-5-CU 42-105859 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #24 as MAC Air A29-1144. Rec 1AP ex USA 04/11/43.Renumbered A29-589 on E/E-88 Card, then changed to A29-560 06/12/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 16/12/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 1AD 20/02/44. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 21/02/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 15RSU 02/03/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP. Coded HU-U. Operational incident 1400hrs 17/05/44 when strafing position at Wadke Island, Dutch New Guinea, the port mainplane blast tubes blue out. Pilot; F/Sgt Ian McKenzie Serv#410705 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 20/05/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 11RSU 23/07/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU to replace A29-563. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 29/07/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF 10/08/44, to replace A29-464. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 11/10/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 23/10/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 27/10/44. Rec 6AD Storage ex 22RSU. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22279.
A29-561 P-40N-5-CU 42-105860 08/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #25 as MAC Air A29-1147. Rec 1AP ex USA 08/11/43. Issued 1AD ex 1AP 26/01/44. Renumbered A29-590 on E/E-88 Card but changed to A29-561 04/11/43. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 1AD 11/03/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP and coded GA-D 18/02/44. Replaced A29-444. Accident 1045hrs 24/07/44, when taking off from Kamiri Strip the engine started to run roughly and cut out twice, forcing the pilot to abort his take-off. Braking, at the end of the western end of the strip, he then turned off the strip as he neared the end, and fell into a hole causing damage to the a/c. Pilot, F/O William John Hunter Serv#404908 was not injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 29/07/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 01/09/44. Operational damage, 1520hrs 05/09/44 when on a dive bombing mission over Jefman Strip. When pulling out of dive after dropping bombs, the pilot flet a shudder and a report from AAA fire in the port mainplane. Returned to base . Pilot; F/Lt William Jefferson Wilkinson Serv#404272 was not injured and landed safely. Rec 22RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 07/09/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 06/10/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 20/11/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 09/12/44. Incident 08/01/45 due to damage to Blast Tube failure on port mainplane whilst on a mission to bomb bridge over the Poigar River, Tanamon. NFDs. Rec 11SRU ex 75Sqn RAAF 10/01/45. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSU 05/02/45. Rec 6AD ex 22RSU 05/04/46. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#19773
A29-562 P-40N-5-CU 42-105862 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #26 as MAC Air A29-1148. Renumbered A29-591 on E/E-88 Card but changed to A29-562 04/11/43. Rec 1AP ex USA 08/11/43. Issued 1AD ex 1AP 01/02/44. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 1AD 16/02/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 20/03/44. Accident 1230hrs 05/03/44 after completing a Vengeance Escort Mission, while aircraft, "Yellow Two" was stationary on the taxiway waiting for a airman to position himself on wing for guidance after landing from Mission NAD 22, A29-562 taxied into its starboard wing and tailplane. Pilot of A29-439: F/Sgt Gordon Cornelius Dengate Serv#424388 was not injured. A29-562 pilot NFDs. Rec 22RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 26/06/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP as replacement fro A29-444 30/06/44. Coded HU-T. Accident 1715hrs 01/07/44 when on landing at Cyclops Strip, the port main wheel became detached from the leg, when the aircraft touched down. This resulted in the undercarriage collapsing. Pilot, W/O Richard R Cowley Serv#405834 not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 03/07/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 22RSU 23/11/44. Rec 6AD Storage ex 22RSU 05/04/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#19357.
A29-563 P-40N-5-CU 42-105864 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #29 as MAC Air A29-1151. Renumbered A29-592 on E/E-88 Card 04/11/44, but changed to A29-563 06/12/43. Rec 1AP ex USA 08/11/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 14/12/44. Rec 5AD ex 1AD 05/02/44. Rec 15ARd RP ex 5AD 17/04/44. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 19/04/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 10/05/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 25/05/44. Issued 12RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 29/05/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 12RSU RP 31/05/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 26/06/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP to replace A29-402 29/06/44. Coded HU-L. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 01/08/44. Operational damage 1250hrs 28/07/44, when strafing enemy positions on Noemi Strip the pilot noticed a sudden buffeting of the aircraft and found that about four feet of starboard forward mainplane had torn off. E/E-88 stated he hit an obstruction. He managed to return to base without further mishap. (Pic). Pilot, F/Sgt D A Smyth Serv#424311 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 01/08/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 14/09/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 23/09/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 04/10/44. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 25/08/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 10/09/45. Rec 61 OBU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 15/12/45. Approval to destroy by fire at Iaiahaw per File#73/21/1612 20/12/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/3105 Allison V1710-81 Engine#19680.
A29-564 P-40N-15-CU 42-106361 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #3 as MAC Air A29-1175 Ex New York CV. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 17/01/44. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 5AD Storage 01/05/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 22/05/44. Rec 80Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 31/05/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 26/06/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 01/07/44. Rec 11RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 26/09/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU Det 09/10/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 03/11/44. Operational damage, 1045hrs 25/10/44, whilst on watercraft sweep along SW Coast of Ceram,when the a/c was hit by AAA in aft end of fuselage over Kairotoe Strip. Damage to rudder trim control, causing the elevator trim to jam. The pilot managed to control the aircraft with elevator and ailerons, using the latter for directional control. On testing the pedals that hit the firewall, he assumed his brakes were inoperable, therefore he elected to land with wheels up on Kamiri Strip at Noemfoor Island. After touching down, the aircraft swung right, with the aircraft stopping with extensive damage to underneath of fuselage, bent airscrew blades, damaged flaps and breaking the reduction gear housing. Pilot, F/Lt Kenneth Arthur McCaul Serv#406066 was not injured. Write-off per AMSE File #9/16/2130 08/11/44. V-1710-81 Allison Engine#22342
A29-565 P-40N-15-CU 42-106362 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012ARFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #4 as MAC Air A29-1176 Ex New York CV. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 10/12/43. Issued 78 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 10/02/44. Operational damage 1100hrs 27/03/44 whilst on offensive operations over Cape Hoskin, New Britain when hit by AAA. Port Mainplane was holed. Aircraft returned safely to land. Pilot, F/Sgt J G N Gadsden Serv#418828 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 31/03/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 15/04/44. Accident 1115hrs 25/04/44, when landing after a offensive sweep over Hollandia, on landing at Tadji Strip, aircraft nosed over on back after striking a newly prepared patch in centre of strip. Pilot, F/O Henry Alexander Kerr Serv#411789 (Later promoted F/Lt)suffered multiple lacerations, bruises and shock. Issued 12RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 27/05/44. Write-off per AMSE File #9/16/1611 10/05/44.
A29-566 P-40N-15-CU 42-106364 17/01/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #5 as MAC Air A29-1177 Ex New York CV. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 17/01/44. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 5AD Storage 13/04/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 24/04/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 23/04/44. Rec 11RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 26/09/44. Issue 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU Det 09/10/44. Canc. Rec 11RSU ex 11RSU RP 03/05/44. a/c burnt on ground. with damage on port mainplane. NFDs. Rec 11RSU RP ex 11RSU 12/05/44. Issued 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU-RP 22/05/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 80 Sqn RAAF 26/06/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 30/08/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 15/12/44. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 22/01/45. Rerc 14RSU RP ex 22RSU RP 19/04/45. Rec 60 OBU ex 14RSU 05/11/45. Rec 6AD Storage ex 60 OBU 21/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-81 Engine#22256.
A29-567 P-40N-15-CU 42-106365 17/01/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #6 as MAC Air A29-1178 Ex New York CV. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 17/01/44. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 5AD 17/04/44. . Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 19/04/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 05/05/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 18/05/44. Issued 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 22/05/44. Rec 22RSU-RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 26/06/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP as replacement for A29-519 29/06/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 14/09/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 27/09/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 75 Sqn RAAF 16/12/44. Coded HU-Z. Operational loss 0715hrs 06/04/45, on returning from a strafing mission over Goeroea, the engine started to run rough. With a escort by the Flight Leader to escort the pilot back to base, his engine stopped and the he ditched. Two other escorting P-40ns stayed over the sight whilst awaiting a PT Boat arrival, while the Flight Leader went home. The pilot, F/Sgt G E Hurst Serv#430775 was picked up near Miti Island and returned to his unit un-injured. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2502 dated 11/04/45. Allison V-1710-81 #19712.
A29-568 P-40N-15-CU 42-106371 17/01/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #7 as MAC Air A29-1179 Ex New York CV. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 17/01/44. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 5AD 01/05/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 05/06/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU-RP 10/06/44. Note: There maybe an error in 78 Sqn being really 75 Sqn per E/E-88 Entry. However, No 11 Repair and Salvage Unit A50 page 340 per NAA File :A9186, 371 Barcode 1359931 states it went to 78Sqn RAAF, as did A29-426/435/446/477/518 during June 44, reflecting E/E-88. Operational Loss 23/8/44 when as part of a eight aircraft bombing and strafing sortie mission, it was hit by AAA over Babo, DNG and was seen to dive into the sea. Pilot; F/Sgt Peter Frederick Guster Serv#417834 was being posted MIA believed killed. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1935 V1710-81 #34503 01/09/44 per 75 Sqn RAAF advice 25/08/44.
A29-569 P-40N-15-CU 42-106373 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #8 as MAC Air A29-1180 Ex New York CV. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 17/01/44. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 5AD 13/04/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 27/04/44. Aircraft stated on E/E-88 to be ferried 09/05/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 14/05/44. Accident on landing at Hollandia 14/05/44. NFDs. Pilot may have been 11RSU Ferry. Accident date 06/05/44 per No 80 Sqn RAAF advice in Conversions of Aircraft Engine File per AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1648 dated 20/05/44.
A29-570 P-40N-15-CU 42-106374 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #9 as MAC Air A29-1181 Ex New York CV. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 17/01/44. Rec 15ARD RP (Reserve Pool) ex ferry flight from Bankstown NSW, 13/04/44. Received 11 RSU Reserve Pool ex 15ARD (RP) 27/04/44. Received 80Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 14/05/44. Rec 22RSU Detachment ex 80Sqn RAAF for engine change 12/06/44. Engine change not actioned by 22RSU. Rec 78Sqn RAAF and Coded HU-A overscored and named "Stormy Weather" , ex 22RSU 13/06/44. Operational Loss 1315hrs 08/08/44 when flying as part of a four aircraft "Green" flight during a barge sweep near the Maccleur Gulf area of Dutch New Guinea. The aircraft, Green 3 was seen to strike the sea, near Garoewah village, some 15 miles south west of Sagan, followed by the aircraft, with the engine now smoking, crashing some 200 yards further on. It was noted that the cockpit canopy was closed on impact. Despite six inches of the tip tail standing out of the water, and the fuselage and wings clearly visible under the surface, no action was made by the pilot to escape. The remaining three pilots circling for 5 minutes, and then left after there was no further evidence of the pilot escaping. Several days later, a body did wash up, and in an interview of those natives post war who found the body; it was stated that they started to bury the body of the pilot, but were scared off by a Japanese patrol. The body was thought to have been left by the Japanese and then carried off again by the outgoing tide. The Pilot; Flying Officer Gordon Horace White, Serv#406121 was stated missing, believed killed. AMSE (Air Member for Supply and Equipment) Approval to write off per File#9/16/1889 16/08/44. Allison Engine V1710-81 #34543.
A29-571 P-40N-15-CU 42-106376 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #10 as MAC Air A29-1182 Ex New York CV. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 17/01/44. Rec 15ARD RP (Reserve Pool) ex ferry flight from Bankstown NSW, 13/04/44. Received 11 RSU Reserve Pool ex 15ARD (RP) 24/04/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 24/04/44. Coded GA-V, and named "Margarite II". Operational Loss 1540KHrs 09/08/44 as part of a thirteen aircraft flight to carry out a air patrol over Cape Sansapor. Yellow 3 A29-407 collided with Yellow 4 A29-571 during a turn and crashed into the jungle south-east of Cape Sawasar, three miles east and two miles from coast, killing F/O Richard William Raven Bath Serv#420116; Pilot of A29-571; F/Sgt William Morris Barden Serv#17409 (Promoted W/O at time of death) also crashed nearby. A third P-40N aircraft, A29-521 GA-N "Svengali" Yellow 1 ,piloted by F/O T R Jacklin Serv#405738, was also struck by Yellow 3, and despite having extensive damage and loss of 25% of his port mainplane, flew back 200 miles back to base and landed safely uninjured. (This third P-40N was actually filmed in "Island Target" on landing showing the damage). AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1902 26/08/44. Allison Engine V1710-81 #34502. Post war, Tuesday 22nd October 1946, RAAF Search Party went ashore at the village of Mega and proceeded to both crash sites of A29-407 and A29-571 guided by local guides. The later was first inspected having crashed in a deep ravine and apparently disintegrated. Pilot remains found nearby. A quarter of a mile further up the ravine, the search party found the largely intact wreck of A29-407, with the remains of the pilot in the enclosed cockpit.
A29-572 P-40N-15-CU 42-106377 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #11 as MAC Air A29-1183 Ex New York CV. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43. Rec 15ARD RP (Reserve Pool) ex 2AD 10/12/43. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 10/02/44. Rec 22RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 02/06/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 15/06/44. Coded HU-P, and named "Watch my Form" "Lucky 13" . Operational damage, 1050hrs 17/08/44 when on a bombing and strafing mission, the aircraft encountered moderate AAA fire in the vicinity of Ransiki Strip, DNG. While evading, the starboard mainplane struck a tree. aircraft returned to base. Pilot; P/O Richard R Cowley Serv#405834 was not injured. He would be Mentioned in Dispatches for leading 14 strikes from 26/07/44 to 28/08/44 period. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 19/08/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF 19/09/44 ex 22RSU 13/09/44. Accident 0730hrs 08/01/45 when the aircraft, to be part of a watercraft sweep, burst a port tyre at 80 mph before getting airborne, causing it veered to the left side of Wama Strip, and stopping on a coral mound some sixty yards on. Pilot; F/Sgt G J Bellamy Serv#432737 was not injured. Issued 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 08/01/45. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2304 15/01/45. Allison Engine V1710-81 #32129.
A29-573 P-40N-15-CU 42-106379 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #12 as MAC Air A29-1184Ex New York CV. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 17/01/44. Rec 15ARD RP (Reserve Pool) ex 5AD Storage 17/04/44. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 18/04/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 21/04/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 24/04/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 02/05/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 02/08/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 04/08/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 07/09/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 15/09/44. Accident 1235hrs 01/10/44, when after landing, was taxying to dispersal when a strong tail wind lifted the tail, in conjunction of heavy breaking behind the next aircraft, caused the pilot to tip it on its nose. Pilot; P/O H J Proctor Serv#436879 injured slightly. Rec 22RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 03/10/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 28/10/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 75 Sqn RAAF 16/12/44. Accident, when following a four aircraft strafing mission over Goerae Bay, Halmahera Islands, on approach to Wama strip Morotai, the starboard undercarriage failed to lock. On landing, it collapsed causing the aircraft to ground loop, suffering heavy damage. Pilot; F/Sgt J P M White Serv#437360 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 29/03/45. Rec 14RSU ex 11RSU 08/05/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2589 18/03/45. Allison V1710-81 #19690
A29-574 P-40N-15-CU 42-106380 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #13 as MAC Air A29-1185 Ex New York CV. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 17/01/44. Rec 15ARD RP (Reserve Pool) ex 5AD Storage 13/04/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 24/04/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 05/05/44. Coded HU-Q and named "Hot Stuff 1". Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 05/06/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 11RSU 21/06/44. Rec 22RSU ex 11RSU RP 27/06/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 29/06/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 30/09/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22 RSU 11/10/44. Operational Incident 0930hrs 27/10/44, when during dive bombing on Kaimana, on recovery from dive, the port ammunition cover blew off and struck tailplane. On landing, the pilot found that besides the damaged tail plane, the port mainplane was dented and port elevator had jammed, only allowing backward movement of control column. No further incident. Pilot; F/Lt W J Wilkinson Serv#404272 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 03/11/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 11/11/44. Rec 61 OBU (Tarakan) ex 78 Sqn RAAF 13/12/45. Approval to destroy by fire per File#73/21/1612 20/12/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/3105 Allison V1710-81 Engine#19682. 
A29-575 P-40N-15-CU 42-106386 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #14 as MAC Air A29-1186 Ex New York CV. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 17/01/44. Rec 15ARD RP (Reserve Pool) ex 5AD Storage 17/04/44. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 19/04/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 22/05/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 07/06/44. Coded HU-E and named "Black Magic" so named by F/LT Denis Russell Baker Serv#411271 , who initially flew this a/c after arriving 02/05/44 at the Sqn; and on 03/06/44, he flew this a/c in the last major aerial combat of the RAAF during WW2 in the Pacific between 15 P-40Ns and 12 Escorting Oscars and 3 Torpedo Bombers, claiming a fighter destroyed. Incident 1600hrs 06/09/44, when strafing enemy targets in the Samate Strip Area, DNG, the gun blast tubes blew out damaging port mainplane. Pilot; W/O P B Lavendar Serv#408853 was not injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 08/09/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 09/10/44. Rec 61 OBU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 15/12/45. Approval to destroy by fire per File#73/21/1612 20/12/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/3105 Allison V1710-81 Engine#22354.
A29-576 P-40N-15-CU 42-106388 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #15 as MAC Air A29-1187 Ex New York CV. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43. Rec 15ARD RP (Reserve Pool) ex2AD 09/12/43. Issued 13ARD ex 15ARD RP 10/01/44 for repairs to radiator. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD 20/02/44. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 21/02/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 07/03/44. Issued 78 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 10/03/44. On 3/6/44 it participated in last major RAAF air combat of WW2 in the Pacific with 78 Sqn and on that occasion was flown by F/O Gordon Horace White Serv#406121 who shot down one oscar and one Kate Bomber( not Three, Refer A50 June 1944 Page 56). Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 26/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 11RSU 12/07/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 14/07/44. Accident 0630hrs 11/09/44 on Kamiri strip Noemfoor Is, aircraft was taxying for operational sortie, when the aircraft ran into drain with starboard wheel, nearby the taxy intersection and alert area, bending link arms and the starboard leg to partially retract, causing starboard main plane to strike ground and bend propeller tips. Airman on wing, LAC E Anderson, was thrown off wing, but was not injured. Pilot; F/Lt A W C Morrison Serv#416186 was not injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 13/09/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 26/10/44. Accident 1430hrs 15/12/44 Kamiri Strip, Noemfoor Island, when returning from a dive bombing mission over Galela as Blue 3, upon touching down, the port leg collapsed after a run of 300 yards, then swung after wing struck ground, off the strip. Pilot; F/Sgt R B Pontifex Serv#422981 was not injured. Rec 11 RSU ex 75Sqn RAAF 16/12/44. Issued 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 03/01/45. Rec 14RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 02/05/45. Rec 60OBU ex 14RSU 05/11/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/3062 05/12/45, through conversion. Actioned 02/01/46. Allison V1710-81 Engine#36560.

Kittyhawk A29-576
A29-577 P-40N-15-CU 42-106098 09/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 468-A, Aus 20 #17 as MAC Air A29-1169 Ex New York CV. Renumbered 04/11/43. Rec 1AP ex USA 09/11/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 02/02/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 1AD 31/03/44. Rec 11RSU ex 15ARD RP 14/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 02/05/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 80 Sqn RAAF 15/06/44. Issued 22RSU Res Pool ex 75 Sqn RAAF 30/07/44 (E/E-88 Card Date). Non-operational Loss 1310hrs 19/07/44 (Confirmation Memorandum dated 17/08/44) as two aircraft (A29-577 along with A29-437) were being ferried from Hollandia to Mokmer Strip Biak, on a returned travel flight. Pilot: W/O Gregory Carlisle Mogg Serv#412081 missing in the bad weather. Canc. AMSE Write-off per File#9/16/1862 09/08/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#34071.
A29-578 P-40N-5-CU 42-105704 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #9 as MAC Air A29-1131 Renumbered 04/11/43. Rec 1AP ex USA 10/11/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 14/12/43. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 1AD 20/02/44. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 21/02/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 07/03/44. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 24/03/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD 23/06/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 17/07/44. Coded GA-F. Rec 22RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 18/10/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 26/10/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 29/01/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 27/02/45. Coded HU-V. Rec 61OBU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 15/12/45. Approval to destroy by fire per File#73/21/1612 20/12/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/3105 Allison V1710-81 Engine#48965.
A29-579 P-40N-5-CU 42-105706 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #10 as MAC Air A29-1132 . Renumbered 04/11/43. Rec 1AP ex USA 11/11/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 13/12/43. Accident 1743 hrs 31/01/44, on test flight, due to engine failure, the aircraft was forced landed at Laverton Victoria. Pilot; F/O N B S Hutchinson suffered shock. Repaired in unit. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 1AD 18/07/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15RSU RP 11/10/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 13/10/44. Coded GA-O. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 29/01/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 26/04/45. Rec 60OBU ex 14RSU 05/11/45. Rec 6AD ex 60OBU 21/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison Engine #31845.
A29-580 P-40N-5-CU 42-105714 10/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #14 as MAC Air A29-1136. Renumbered 04/11/43. Rec 1AP ex USA 10/11/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 13/12/43. Issued 15ARD Res Pool ex 1AD 05/02/44. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 21/02/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 07/03/44. Landing Accident Nabzab (or Haido) Strip 15/03/44 when landing gear collapsed on landing. F/Sgt Eric Norman Robinson Serv#424464 was not injured. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 24/04/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD 3/06/44. Issued 22RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 20/07/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 27/07/44. Operational Incident 1800hrs 23/08/44 when returning from patrol, the pilot was testing his guns near Kamiri Strip, Noemfoor, the the starboard blast tubes blew out. Pilot; F/Sgt G J Bellamy Serv#432737 was not injured, and landed safely. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 26/08/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 30/09/44. Operational damage 2/12/44 it was damaged by ack-ack fire while strafing in the Ransiki area. NFDs. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 05/12/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 29/12/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 75 Sqn RAAF 20/01/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU Det 29/01/45. Coded HU-Y. Operational damage 21/02/45 when engaged on a strafing mission over Djailola, Halmahera Island, the aircraft was struck by AAA resulting in damage to the hydraulic line, which on return to base, with the undercarriage unable to be lowered, performed a belly landing on the crash strip of Moratai Island. Pilot; W/O William Varny Henry Serv#422272 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 23/02/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 26/04/45. Rec 60OBU ex 14RSU RP 05/11/45. Rec 6AD Storage ex 14RSU RP 21/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison Engine #36613.
A29-581 P-40N-5-CU 42-105727 05/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #22 as MAC Air A29-1144. Renumbered 04/11/43. Rec 1AP ex USA 05/11/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 14/12/43. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 1AD 20/02/44. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 21/02/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 02/03/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 04/03/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 80 Sqn RAAF 13/06/44. Operational incident 1030hrs 22/10/44 during gunnery practice between Biak and Noemfoor Island, when the port blast tubes blew out, damaging the Port main plane. :Pilot; F/Sgt B A Oswald Serv#434650 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 03/11/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 15/11/44. Operational Loss 1100Hrs 27/11/44, when the aircraft as part of a 12 a/c mission, was seen weaving at approximately 8000 feet with about ten puffs of heavy AAA in its vicinity, when it was seen to commence a vertical dive. It was then seen to crash into the sea approximately 1000 yards north of Doom Island in the vicinity of Cape Noejew, DNG. Pilot; Sgt Stanley Jack Hatterseley Serv#431282 , missing believed killed. AMSE Write-off per File#9/16/2183 30/11/44. Allison Engine V1710-81 #20303.

P-40N Kittyhawk A29-581/HU-W. 78 Squadron, Morotai, c.1945, via Mike Mirkovic.
A29-582 P-40N-5-CU 42-105847 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #3 as MAC Air A29-1125. Renumbered 04/11/43. Rec 1AP ex USA 11/11/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 01/02/44. Rec 22RSU ex 1AD 21/03/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 31/03/44. Operational Loss 1230hrs 29/05/44, when as part of a 16 aircraft formation, patroling over Noesi Island, Schouten Islands Group DNG, when the aircraft started to vibrate badly and loss power. After circling the island, the engine cut out and efforts to re-start the engine failed. The aircraft was ditched in 3 foot of water on the coastline. Pilot; F/O Gordon Horace White Serv#406121 was not injured. An investigation revealed a broken fuel line. AMSE Write-off per File#9/16/1747 dated 29/06/44.
A29-583 P-40N-5-CU 42-105749 10/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #4 as MAC Air A29-1126. Renumbered 04/11/43. Rec 1AP ex USA 10/11/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 16/12/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 1AD 05/02/44. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 5AD Storage 13/04/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 18/05/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 25/05/44. Operational Loss, 1215hrs 31/05/44, following returning from a sortie providing cover for land troops over Biak, was landing at Cyclops Strip , Hollandia. The pilot decided to land short , but as the wheels touched the ground, the aircraft was thrown into the air, heading directly for a line of P-40s parked along the strip. The pilot kicked the rudder to straighten his landing, and then teh aircraft hit the ground, causing the Rec 22RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 08/06/44. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1894 18/08/44. Allison V1710-81 Engine#33865
A29-584 P-40N-5-CU 42-105851 08/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #5 as MAC Air A29-1128. Renumbered 04/11/43. Rec 1AP ex USA 08/11/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 05/03/44. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 1AD 20/05/44. Accident 1010hrs 26/05/44, when conducting a test 15ARD flight, following testing the engine during run up prior to flight, engine spluttered. Unconcerned, Pilot commenced take-off run, when after becoming airborne, the engine spluttered again. He closed the throttle, and aborted the take-off, as his undercarriage was still down and locked, closed the throttle. The aircraft overran the strip, and continued into a small creek that ran right angles to the strip, some sixty yards further on. He hit the bank, removed most of the undercarriage , and the broke the propeller off the engine. Pilot; W/O S M Doig Serv#401923 15ARD Reserve Aircrew Pool, was not injured. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 31/05/44. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2430 dated 06/06/45(E/E-88 Card Data). (Note: Strange, this on file "Conversion of Engines 9.16.1879 to 2515" refers to A29-315/A29-354 per date: 09/03/45, not A29-584)
A29-585 P-40N-5-CU 42-105853 08/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #6 as MAC Air A29-1129. Renumbered 04/11/43. Rec 1AP ex USA 08/11/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 16/12/43. Rec 22RSU ex 1AD 21/03/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 28/03/44. Coded GA-I. Accident 16/05/44 when starboard guns blast tude blew out at Tadji. NFDs. Rec 11 RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 22/05/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 11RSU 19/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 23/07/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 27/07/44. Operational Loss 1150hrs 05/08/44, when on patrol over "Globetroter" was running low on petrol. Near Kamiri Strip, the engine stopped. He dropped his belly tank, and ditched about two miles west of the strip. F/Lt A W Morrison Serv#416186 was not injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 19/08/44. AMSE Approval for Write-off per File#9/16/1871 dated 09/08/44. Allison Engine V1710-81 #33898.
A29-586 P-40N-5-CU 42-105855 05/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #15 as MAC Air A29-1137. Renumbered 04/11/43. Rec 1AP ex USA 05/11/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 03/02/44. Issued 22RSU ex 1AD 19/03/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 06/04/44. Coded GA-O and named "Nancy IV". Ground accident 15/05/44 when struck by Tractor when it collided with starboard main plane at Tadji. NFDs. Rec 22RSU Det ex 75 Sqn RAAF 06/10/44. Rec 75 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 17/10/44. Rec 11RSU ex 75 Sqn RAAF 29/01/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 06/03/45. Coded HU-M. Rec 6AD Storage ex 78 Sqn RAAF 10/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison Engine #30496.
A29-587 P-40N-5-CU 42-105857 08/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 447-A, Aus 18 #20 as MAC Air A29-1142. Renumbered 04/11/43. Rec 1AP ex USA 08/11/43. Rec 1AD ex 1AP 16/12/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 1AD 01/03/44. Rec 14ARD Res Pool ex 5AD Storage 17/03/44. Rec 84 Sqn RAAF ex 14ARD 24/03/44. Rec 11RSU ex 84 Sqn RAAF 08/06/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 11RSU 10/06/44. Issued 22RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 20/07/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 23/07/44. Accident 1800hrs 11/08/44 when returning back from a 12 aircraft patrol, the aircraft made a normal landing at Kamiri strip Noemfoor Is , but after 100 yards past the Duty-Pilots Tower, the pilot of A29-477 received a jolt, which resulted in the undercarriage collapsing and his canopy closing. On leaving the aircraft, he noticed that another Kittyhawk, A29-587 had overshot his landing and collided with his aircraft from behind. Pilot of A29-477 F/Sgt Eric Leslie Hart Serv#418748, requiring 5 stitches to his lacerated scalp. Pilot of A29-587, F/Sgt K F Hilyard Serv#420194 was slightly injured with a sinovitis left knee and was admitted to No 23 Medical Clearing Station. Rec 22RSU Det ex 78 Sqn RAAF 17/08/44. Rec 11RSU ex 22RSU Det 04/11/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 16/12/44. Accident 0720hrs 19/12/44 , on returning from a formation training exercise, on landing at Kamiri Strip, the port tyre blew causing the aircraft to swing badly , with the undercarriage collapsing. Pilot; P/O F O Jones Serv#68446 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 21/12/44. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 14/01/45. Accident 1515hrs 19/07/45, with the aircraft just airborne, pilot closed the throttle and whilst attempting to stop, ran the aircraft off the western end of the strip, causing the starboard oleo leg to collapse. Pilot; F/Sgt F N Smith, (Attached 14RSU NFDs) was not injured. Rec 14RSU ex 78 Sqn RAAF 09/08/45. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2878 dated 18/9/45 with 20 other airframes in-situ at 14RSU.
A29-600 P-40N-20-CU 43-23539 07/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 620 (Dutch)D-22#1, shipped Ex New York CV#??. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-600 07/02/44. Rec 1AD ex NEI 08/02/44. Rec 14ARD Res Pool ex 1AD 25/04/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 14ARD RP 15/05/44. Accident 1519hrs 30/06/44 when being flight tested, aircraft was forced landed owing to engine trouble. the Pilot touched down halfway along the strip at about 150mph, and overran the end of the strip by 50 yards, finishing in a creek at right angles to the strip. Pilot; F/Sgt W H S Thompson was not injured. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 13/07/44. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2430 06/06/45 (E/E-88 Card Details, however this File# is recorded for A29-315/ A29-354 per 1AD 09/03/45!!)
A29-601 P-40N-20-CU 43-23540 07/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 620 D-22#2, shipped Ex New York CV#??. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-601 07/02/44. Rec 1AD ex NEI 08/02/44. Issued 15ARD RP ex 1AD 19/08/44. During ferry flight from 1AD to 15ARD RP, aircraft forced landed onroute. NFDs. Rec 1RSU ex 1AD 14/09/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 1RSU 23/09/44.Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 22/10/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22 RSU RP 02/11/44. Operational Loss 1110hrs 12/12/44 when a/c was carrying out operational dive bombing training with one 500lb bomb in the vicinity of Ransiki, Dutch New Guinea, when aircraft was seen going into a dive and leveled out, with the release of the bomb not witnessed by other three a/c. On completion of exercise, A29-601 was not seen again. Pilot; W/O Kerry Gavan Byrnes Serv#403908 , missing presumed killed. AMSE Approval to Write off per File #9/16/2243 dated 20/12/44. V-1710-99 Engine #41015.
A29-602 P-40N-20-CU 43-22787 09/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #30 as MAC Air A29-1202. Ex San Francisco CV??. Rec 2AD ex USA 09/11/43. Renumbered A29-602 09/11/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AD 13/03/44. Alloted 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 14/03/44. Issued 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 29/03/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 30/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86 Sqn RAAF 22/06/44. Coded BU-W. Accident 10/01/45 when landing at Wama strip, Morotai after carrying out a test flight, the starboard leg collasped. Pilot, F/O John Ronald Rose Serv#424548 was not injured. Rec 11RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 12/01/45. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 07/02/45. Rec 11RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 17/03/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 26/04/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 14 RSU 21/06/45. Coded FA-K. Rec 6AD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 27/09/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison Engine #36714.
A29-603 P-40N-20-CU 43-23205 31/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 521 (Dutch)D-9#13, shipped Ex New York MV Gefion. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Rec 2AD ex USA for NEI 31/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-603 07/02/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 17/04/44. Accident 0220Hrs 11/07/44 after completing a RAAF/Army Co-operational Invasion Practice, when orbiting to land at Ross River Strip, the engine coughed and stopped. The pilot of the aircraft then forced landed in an adjacent paddock after lopping off tree tops, damaging and ripping off parts of the port and starboard mainplanes on approach, then hitting and killing three bullocks (owned by Mr Keiry, 400 Flinders St, West Townsville) , 200 yards west of Ross River Strip. Pilot W/O Richard Charles O'Neill Serv# 417404 was slightly injured. Commissioned as P/O 01/05/44. Issued 13ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 14/07/44. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1806 18/07/44. V1710-99 #36914 Refer Pic A29-603 July 44
A29-604 P-40N-20-CU 43-23207 31/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 521 (Dutch)D-9#14, shipped Ex New York MV Gefion. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Rec 2AD ex USA for NEI 31/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-604 07/02/44. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 15/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 19/08/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 23/08/44. Coded BU-K. Accident 0945hrs 23/12/44, on landing at Wama Strip, Moratai, the starboard axle of main gear broke, causing teh aircraft to swing to starboard. Pilot, Sgt Edward Francis Edwards Serv#439708 was uninjured. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 27/12/44. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU 26/04/45. Accident 1012hrs 12/08/45, when A29-626 piloted by W/O K A Frost Serv#422944 was on final of a ferry flight from Morotai to Labuan, when after landing, ran into the rear of A29-604 which was taxying off the strip after landing, piloted by F/Sgt K J Hall Serv#435971. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU RP 13/08/45. Coded FA-M. Repaired within 7 days. Rec 6AD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 28/09/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison Engine #36424.
A29-605 P-40N-20-CU 43-23209 31/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 521 (Dutch)D-9#15, shipped Ex New York MV Gefion. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Rec 2AD ex USA for NEI 31/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-605 07/02/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 31/03/44. Coded FA-L. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 31/08/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARd 12/09/44. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 09/03/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 21/03/45. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 08/08/45. Issued 6AD Storage ex 22RSU 01/10/45. Accident during ferry flight on-route, 70 miles on coastline/sea above Merauke DNG. NFDs per Pilot. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2996 dated 07/11/45 along with A29-646. V-1710-99 #A-041318 &A041679
A29-606 P-40N-20-CU 43-23211 31/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 521 (Dutch)D-9#16, shipped Ex New York MV Gefion. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Rec 2AD ex USA for NEI 31/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-606 07/02/44. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 19/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 22/10/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 04/11/44. Coded FA-U. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 16/03/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 04/04/45. Issued 6AD Storage ex 82 Sqn RAAF 23/09/45. Not fit to ferry. AMSE Approval to be destroyed by burning per AMSE File#73/21/1612 18/02/46. V-1710-99 #A037031
A29-607 P-40N-20-CU 43-23542 15/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 620 (Dutch)D-22#3, shipped Ex New York CV#?? One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Rec 1AD ex NEI 15/02/44. Re-numbered RAAF A29-607 14/02/44. Rec 14ARD Res Pool ex 1AD 25/04/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 14ARD RP 15/05/44. Rec 22RSU ex 15ARD RP 18/09/44. Issued 80 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 19/09/44. Coded BU-G. Was flown by Sqn Ldr John Waddy and had his enemy claims under the front windscreen as well as "VE" his wife's initials. Rec 11RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 17/03/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 19/04/45. Rec 4 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU 03/08/45. Issued 1RSU ex 4 Sqn RAAF 29/10/45. Rec 84 OBU ex 1RSU 10/01/46. Not fit to ferry. AMSE Approval to be destroyed by burning per AMSE File#73/21/1612 11/01/46.

Kittyhawk A29-607
A29-608 P-40N-20-CU 43-22805 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #36 as MAC Air A29-1208. Ex New York CV??. Rec 13ARD ex USA 11/11/43. Renumbered A29-608 11/11/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 13ARD 24/12/43. Issued 77Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 25/02/44. Canc, returned to 13ARD RP. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 12/03/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77 Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Coded MP-A. Accident 18/05/44 when taxying and preparing for take-off from Higgins Strip on ferry to Cooktown, tipped on airscrew. Pilot Sqn Ldr Stanley Wallace Galton Serv#437 was not injured. Rec 1RSU ex 86 Sqn RAAF 22/05/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 1RSU 22/06/44. Coded BU-A. Rec 22RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 15/09/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 02/10/44. Accident 10/01/45, when returning from a bombing and straffing mission at Galela, pilot failed to lower landing gear on landing at Wama Strip. Pilot Sgt E F Edwards Serv#439708 was uninjured. Issued 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 11/01/45. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSu 07/02/45. Rec 11RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 17/03/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 19/04/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU RP 27/07/45. Coded FA-X. Ground accident 08/08/45 when parked at Labuan, was damaged by Mosquito A52-520 NA-B that crashed on take-off. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 19/08/45. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2867 dated 11/09/45 along with A29-624.
A29-609 P-40N-20-CU 43-22807 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #37 as MAC Air A29-1209. Ex New York CV??. Rec 13ARD ex USA 11/11/43. Renumbered A29-609 11/11/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 13ARD 19/12/43. Issued 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 21/03/44. Canc. Rec 15ARD ex 13ARD RP 28/03/44. Issued 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 25/04/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 13/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 23/07/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 29/07/44. Coded BU-O. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 13/12/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 25/12/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 17/03/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 19/04/45. Rec 22RSU ex 14RSU RP 12/07/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 12/07/45. Coded FA-Z ? or FA-N. Rec 1RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 25/09/45. Alloted 6AD Storage for ferry to Oakey 16/09/45. Not fit to ferry. Issued and Rec 84OBU ex 1RSU 10/01/46. AMSE Approval to be destroyed by burning per AMSE File#73/21/1612 11/01/46.
A29-610 P-40N-20-CU 43-22808 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #38 as MAC Air A29-1210. Ex New York CV?? Rec 13ARD ex USA 11/11/43. Renumbered A29-610 11/11/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 13ARD 26/12/43. Issued 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 25/01/44. Canc 01/03/44. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 12/03/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77 Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Coded MP-D. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86 Sqn RAAF 14/06/44. Operational Loss 1115hrs 30/08/44 when on proceeding on a bombing and strafing mission to Kokau, engine seized 10 miles inland SW of Ransiki. Pilot headed to coast and made a successful parachute decent from 2000 feet into the sea two miles NW of Ransiki Strip. Pilot F/O Alfred Evans Watts Serv#424486 was not injured and was later rescued by a Catalina at 1315hrs on same day. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1947 02/09/44. V1710-99 #36547.
A29-611 P-40N-20-CU 43-22814 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #39 as MAC Air A29-1211. Ex New York CV?? Rec 13ARD ex USA 11/11/43. Renumbered A29-611 11/11/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 13ARD 23/12/43. Issued 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARd RP 25/02/44. Not rec. Issued 77 Sqn RAAF 21/03/44 ex 13ARD RP. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77 Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86 Sqn RAAF 14/06/44. Incident 28/06/44 when on bombing and strafing mission at Tor River area , Starboard blast tube exploded, damaging leading edge. NFDs. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 06/07/44. Issued 15ARD ex 11RSU. REc 11RSU ex 15ARD. Rec 10RSU Det ex 11RSU 05/08/44. Rec 11RSU ex 10RSU 30/11/44. REc 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 07/12/44. Operational Loss on 22/12/44 when a/c was shot down on an attack at Goereoa and crashed into Wasile Bay. Pilot F/Sgt Clifford Cavanagh Tothill Serv#429003 Missing preseumed dead. Remains of aircraft and pilot found in 1947. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2263 dated 29/11/44. Allsion V-1710-99 Engine #36718.
A29-612 P-40N-20-CU 43-22817 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #40 as MAC Air A29-1212. Ex New York CV?? Rec 13ARD ex USA 11/11/43. Renumbered A29-612 11/11/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 13ARD 04/12/43. Rec 13ARD Garbutt ex 13ARD RP 20/12/43. Rec 13ARD RP ex 13ARD Garbutt 26/12/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 08/02/44. Accident 23/03/44 during take-off from Momote strip, Los Negros Is, on a bombing and strafing mission, the port tyre blew out, causing damage to main plane, undercarriage and reduction gear. Pilot, F/Sgt Ronald C Rose Serv#421939 was not injured. AMSE Approval to Write off per File# 9/16/1810 19/07/44.
A29-613 P-40N-20-CU 43-22819 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #41 as MAC Air A29-1213. Ex New York CV?? Rec 13ARD ex USA 11/11/43. Renumbered A29-613 11/11/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 13ARD 04/12/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 05/03/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77 Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Coded MP-G. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86 Sqn RAAF 14/06/44. Coded BU-F. Rec 22RSU Det ex 86 Sqn RAAF 17/08/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 29/08/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 17/03/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 19/04/45. Issued 82 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU RP 13/08/45. Rec 14RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 27/09/45. Rec 60 OBU ex 14RSU 05/11/45. Rec 6AD Store ex 60 OBU 12/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V-1710-99 #40903.
A29-614 P-40N-20-CU 43-22820 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #42 as MAC Air A29-1214. Ex New York CV?? Rec 13ARD ex USA 11/11/43. Renumbered A29-614 11/11/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 13ARD 21/12/43. Australian Victualling Association Presentation aircraft , named "AVAGROG". Issued 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 27/02/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77 Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Rec 22RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 25/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU as replacement A29-624 04/09/44. Accident 14/10/44 when taxying along taxiway at Noemfoor early morning, when aircraft struck a stone, causing the port undercarriage to collapse. Pilot; Sqn Ldr John Waddy Serv#402685 was not injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 17/10/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det to replace A29-679 26/11/44. Coded FA-N. Accident 1045hrs 14/07/45, when returning from a operational flight at Labuan strip , the pilot had just touched down at 100mph and was running along about 300 yards, when on application of brakes, the port main tyre blew out, with the aircraft swinging to the left and nosed over on the strip. Pilot; F/Lt R L Vance Serv#265046 was not injured (On joining the RAAF in 1939, his original surname name was Vanzino and was changed 01/05/41 to Vance. Commissioned 29/04/42 ex F/Sgt Serv#207769). Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 23/07/45. Rec 1RSU ex 22RSU 10/01/46. AMSE Approval to be destroyed by burning per AMSE File#73/21/1612 11/01/46. V-1710-99 #40935.

P-40N Kittyhawk A29-614/FA-N 'Avagrog' 82 Squadron, Labuan, July 1945 via Mike Mirkovic.
A29-615 P-40N-20-CU 43-22822 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #42 as MAC Air A29-1215. Ex New York CV?? Rec 13ARD ex USA 11/11/43. Renumbered A29-615 11/11/43. Rec 13ARD Res Pool ex 13ARD 22/12/43. Issued 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 21/03/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77 Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 77 Sqn RAAF 04/06/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 09/09/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 21/09/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 17/03/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 19/04/45. Rec 22RSU ex 14RSU RP 27/07/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 08/08/45. Issued 6AD Storage ex 82 Sqn RAAF 23/09/45. Accident 1545hrs 24/09/45 due to a shortage of fuel during ferry flight ex Labuan between Biak and Merauke flight leg , aircraft was forced landed on the bank of the Moela River and mouth of Digoe River,DNG. Pilot; P/O John Mervyn Shaw Serv#419075 (Commissioned 06/09/45 ex W/O) was noted injured. Picked up by 111 ASR Flight (A24-55 F/Lt Donlan). Converted insitu by 44OBU. AMSE Approval to Write off per File# 9/16/2930 dated 05/10/45 Allison V-1710-99 #36524
A29-616 P-40N-20-CU 43-22823 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #1 as MAC Air A29-1216. Renumbered A29-616 11/11/43. Rec 13ARD Reserve Pool ex USA 26/12/43. Rec 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 12/03/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Coded MP-K. Accident 30/04/44 when the aircraft flown by the Section Leader, was at 25000 feet when struck in a mid-air collision as part of a scramble practice by another aircraft, A29-621. The impact tore off the airscrew and the a/c crash landed on a beach some 4 miles from their base at Merauke Dutch NG. The pilot; F/Sgt Victor Reginald Waldemar Andrews Serv#401606 was uninjured. Sadly the pilot of A29-621, P/O Rex E Beach Serv#419023 was killed after it went into a spin and crashed into shallow water nearby. Issued 1RSU Salvage ex 86 Sqn RAAF 03/05/44. Rec 1RSU ex 1RSU Salvage 05/05/44. Issued 6AD ex 1RSU Maintenance 13/06/44. Rec and held 3CRD ex 1 RSU 01/09/44. Rec 6AD ex 1RSU 02/09/44. Apparently repaired, stripped of paint to natural Metal, but held in store, with new V-1710-99. Rec 6AD Stores ex 6AD 24/11/45. Storage Cat E 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V-1710-99 #36757.
A29-617 P-40N-20-CU 43-22825 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #2 as MAC Air A29-1217. Renumbered A29-617 11/11/43. Rec 13ARD Reserve Pool ex USA 19/12/43. Issued 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 25/01/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86 Sqn RAAF 22/06/44. Coded BU-Z. Incident when firing guns on mission; Blast tubes, leading edge and ribs damaged on starboard Main plane. NFDs. Rec 22RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 15/08/44. Rec 80Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 23/10/44. Rec 11RSU ex 80Sqn RAAF 04/12/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 27/12/44. Coded FA-F. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 20/07/45. Rec 6AD Stores ex 82 Sqn RAAF 02/10/45. Storage Cat E 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V-1710-99 #41468.
A29-618 P-40N-20-CU 43-22833 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #4 as MAC Air A29-1219. Renumbered A29-619 11/11/43. Rec 13ARD Reserve Pool ex USA 26/12/43. Issued 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 25/01/44. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 05/03/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86Sqn RAAF 22/06/44. Coded BU-M (Had Motif of diving P-40 unloading bombs on Blue/Green disc, black outlined). Operational loss 0715hrs 08/03/45 whilst straffing targets at Soebaim Village in the Geioeroea area, Halmaheras (Lat 01 degrees 07mins/Long 128 Degrees 04Mins East) the pilot flew too low and impacted with trees, with the aircraft exploding and then burn. The accompanying formation circled for ten minutes for signs of the pilot. W/O William Bowd Reynolds Ser# 422704 was missing in action, believed killed. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2439 13/03/45. Allison V1710-99 #36515. The wreck was discovered and visited by a RAAF search party (Sgt W A Forbes) in late December 1947, which confirmed on one side of the fuselage as U-M which conclusively confirmed the aircraft was indeed A29-618. Pilot remains were exhumed and reburied at Morotai in February 1946.
A29-619 P-40N-20-CU 43-22835 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #5 as MAC Air A29-1220. Renumbered A29-619 11/11/43. Rec 13ARD Reserve Pool ex USA 04/12/43. Issued 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 27/02/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86Sqn RAAF 14/06/44. Damage 07/09/44 as a result of bomb damage on mission to Samate. NFDs. Rec 22RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 12/09/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 25/10/44. Accident 29/12/44 when landing on return from an operational mission in the Galela Area, the starboard undercarriage leg collapsed. Pilot; Sgt E F Edwards Serv#439708 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 02/01/45. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 07/02/45. Rec 11RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 17/03/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 19/04/45. Rec 22RSU ex 14RSU RP 12/07/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 12/07/45. Coded FA-W. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 19/08/45. Rec 1RSU ex 22RSU 10/10/45. Rec 84 OBU ex 1RSU 10/01/46. AMSE Approval to be destroyed by burning per AMSE File#73/21/1612 11/01/46.
A29-620 P-40N-20-CU 43-22838 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #7 as MAC Air A29-1222. Renumbered A29-620 11/11/43. Rec 13ARD RP ex USA 04/12/43. Rec 13ARD ex 13ARD RP 26/12/43. Issued 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 27/02/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Coded MP-O. Issued 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86Sqn RAAF 07/06/44. Accident 02/07/44 when returning from an operational flight, the pilot undershot on his approach and touched down fully stalled on slopping ground of Mokmer Strip. The aircraft landed heavily, causing the undercarriage to collapse. Pilot; F/Sgt Gordon Cornelius Dengate Serv#424388 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 80Sqn RAAF 12/08/44. AMSE Approval to write-off per File#9/16/1839 dated 26/07/44.
A29-621 P-40N-20-CU 43-22839 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #8 as MAC Air A29-1223. Renumbered A29-621 11/11/43. Rec 13ARD RP ex USA 04/12/43. Rec 13ARD ex 13ARD RP 26/12/43. Issued 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 27/02/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Coded MP-P. Accident 30/04/44 when A29-616 flown by the Section Leader, was at 25000 feet when struck in a mid-air collision as part of a scramble practice by A29-621. The impact tore off the airscrew and the A29-616 crash landed on a beach some 4 miles from their base at Merauke Dutch NG. The pilot; F/Sgt Victor Reginald Waldemar Andrews Serv#401606 was uninjured. Sadly the pilot of A29-621, P/O Rex E Beach Serv#419023 was killed after it went into a spin and crashed into shallow water nearby. Attempts to recover the pilot were unsuccessful. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1613 dated 10/05/44.
A29-622 P-40N-20-CU 43-22841 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #9 as MAC Air A29-1224. Renumbered A29-622 11/11/43. Rec 13ARD RP ex USA 04/12/43. Rec 13ARD ex 13ARD RP 19/12/43. Issued 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 27/02/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86 Sqn RAAF 22/06/44. Damaged to Blast tubes on Port Main Plane 01/09/44. NFDS. Rec 22RSU Det ex 80Sqn RAAF 01/09/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 05/10/44. Operational damage 03/01/45 whilst straffing enemy motor transport in the Lolobata strip area, a AAA round penetrated the cockpit and caused superficial wounds to the pilot. He returned safely to Morotai to complete a normal landing.The Pilot; F/Lt Kenneth B I Smith Serv#407132 suffered wounds to the right arm and chest. Rec 11RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 17/03/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 19/04/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU RP 15/08/45. Coded FA-J. Rec 6AD Storage ex 82 Sqn RAAF 27/09/45. Storage Cat E 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V-1710-99 #37192 .
A29-623 P-40N-20-CU 43-22846 11/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #10 as MAC Air A29-1225. Renumbered A29-623 11/11/43. Rec 13ARD RP ex USA 04/12/43. Rec 13ARD ex 13ARD RP 19/12/43. Issued 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 21/03/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Issued 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86 Sqn RAAF 7/06/44. Operational incident 13/08/44 when starboard main plane struck trees during straffing run on Nabire with aircraft returning to Noemfor. Pilot; F/O John Ronald Rose Serv#424548 was not injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 17/08/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 15/10/44. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 16/12/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 30/12/44. Accident 14/01/45, when after returning from a dive bombing strike over Hatetabako area, the pilot landed with his undercarriage and flaps up, with the aircraft eventually burst into flames and was destroyed. Pilot; Sgt William C Reid Serv#64466 was not injured. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2485 Dated 05/04/45. Allison V-1710-99 #371336.
A29-624 P-40N-20-CU 43-22849 21/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, P-40N-20 FY 43-22849; RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #11 as MAC Air A29-1226. Rec 13ARD Reserve Pool , Garbutt, ex USA 21/12/43.Renumbered A29-624 11/11/43. Issued 77 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 16/02/44. Coded AM-B. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77 Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Issued 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86 Sqn RAAF 07/06/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 02/09/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22 RSU RP 18/09/44. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 11/12/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF 11RSU 30/12/44. Operational Damage when strafing enemy stores dumps between Hatetabako and Lolobata Strip, Halmaheras when aircraft was hit and holed in starboard mainplane by AA on 3/1/45. Aircraft returned to base and carried out a normal landing. Pilot F/Sgt Allen Kennedy Frost Serv#422164 was not injured. Rec 11RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 09/01/45. Rec 22RSU RP ex 11RSU 05/02/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 21/03/45. Coded FA-J and later FA-Q. Accident 1415hrs 12/08/45, on landing, swung to the side of the Labuan strip and striking a wet patch, departed to the beach and in shallow water, nosed over, causing damage to mainplanes, airscrewe, engine and engine reduction gear. Pilot; F/Sgt Eric John Littlewood Serv#49069 was not injured AMSE Approval to Write-off per File# 9/16/2867 11/09/45. Actioned 10/10/45 along with A29-608.
A29-625 P-40N-20-CU 43-22830 21/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #3 as MAC Air A29-1218. Renumbered A29-625 16/11/43. Rec 3AD ex USA 21/12/43. Rec 13ARD RP 01/04/44. Rec 82Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 09/06/44. Coded FA-A. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 31/08/44. Rec 82Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Operational damage 01/11/44 Repairable at Unit. NFDs. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 17/03/45. Rec 82Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 04/04/45. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 07/08/45. Rec 1RSU ex 22RSU 10/10/45. Issued 6AD Storage. Not fit to ferry. AMSE Approval to be destroyed by burning per AMSE File#73/21/1612 11/01/46 at Labuan, Borneo.
A29-626 P-40N-20-CU 43-22836 16/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #6 as MAC Air A29-1221. Renumbered A29-626 16/11/43. Rec 3AD ex USA 16/11/43. Issued 77Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 14/02/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86 Sqn RAAF 22/06/44. Coded BU-T. Rec 22RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 04/08/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 18/08/44. Rec 11RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 05/02/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 26/04/45. Rec 82Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU RP 13/08/45. Accident 1012hrs 12/08/45, when A29-626 piloted by W/O Keith Arnold Frost Serv#422944 was on final of a ferry flight from Morotai to Labuan, when after landing, ran into the rear of A29-604 which was taxying off the strip after landing, piloted by F/Sgt K J Hall Serv#435971. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 19/08/45. Rec 1RSU ex 22RSU 11/09/45. Rec 84 OBU ex 1RSU 10/01/46. AMSE Approval to be destroyed by burning per AMSE File#73/21/1612 11/01/46 at Labuan, Borneo.
A29-627 P-40N-20-CU 43-22851 16/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #12 as MAC Air A29-1227. Renumbered A29-627 16/11/43. Rec 3AD ex USA 16/11/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 05/03/44. Operational Loss 18.00hrs local 24/03/44 whilst landing at Momote airstrip Los Negros Is, the aircraft struck trees when he undershot badly his approach. After trying to recover with motor, the aircraft stalled and the left wing dropped, spinning the aircraft 180 degrees before hitting the ground. The aircraft started burning immediately. The Pilot; P/O Edwin Nott O'Reilly Serv#432559 was rescued from the cockpit with severe burns and was taken to the 58th Evacuation Hospital (US Army) but later died at 10.00pm local. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/1522 dated 05/04/44.
A29-628 P-40N-20-CU 43-22852 16/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #13 as MAC Air A29-1228. Renumbered A29-628 16/11/43. Rec 3AD ex USA 16/11/43. Issued 77Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 14/02/44. Accident 07/04/44 while taxing it was damaged when it collided with a grader on the taxiway at Los Negros damaging port main plane. Pilot F/Sgt Bruce Robert Shea Serv#412719 was not injured. rec 12RSU ex 77Sqn RAAF 11/05/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 12RSU Det 29/06/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 14/07/44. Operational Damage 26/07/44 when accompanying US Navy PT Boats to strafe targets of opportunity in the Manoewari area. During a straffing attack, aircraft was hit by AAA causing a complete hydraulic failure. Pilot carried out a crash landing at Kamiri Strip. Pilot; F/Lt Maxwell Coupland Johnston Serv#400622 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 27/07/44. Rec 78Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 23/09/44 for photographic work with a camera installed in the belly tank and served in that role. Used for filming of 'Island Target'. Alloted 11RSu ex 78Sqn RAAF 05/11/45. Issued 6AD Storage ex 11RSU 12/11/45. Rec 60OBU ex 6AD Storage 19/11/45. AMSE Approval to be converted per Approval File#19/B/19 18/12/45.
A29-629 P-40N-20-CU 43-22854 16/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #14 as MAC Air A29-1229. Renumbered A29-629 16/11/43. Rec 3AD ex USA 16/11/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 3AD 21/02/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 14/03/44. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 15ARd RP 26/03/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86Sqn RAAF 14/06/44. Coded BU-B Named "Cleopatra III" as personal aircraft of Sqn Ldr Geoffrey Charles Atherton. Rec 22RSU ex 80Sqn RAAF 05/09/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 13/09/44. Rec 14RSU Rp ex 80Sqn RAAF 16/04/45. Issued 82 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU RP 13/08/45. Rec 14RSU ex 82Sqn RAAF 27/09/45. Rec 60 OBU ex 14RSU 05/11/45. AMSE Approval to be converted per Approval File#19/B/19 02/01/46. Allison V1710-99 #36532.

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A29-630 P-40N-20-CU 43-22855 16/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #15 as MAC Air A29-1230. Renumbered A29-630 16/11/43. Rec 3AD ex USA 16/11/43. Issued 77Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 14/02/44. Accident 20/02/44 when aircraft nosed over during taxying to insert when the 82 Sqn Pilot applied brakes too hard. Pilot; W/O J R McDonald Serv#411083 was not injured. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 19/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86Sqn RAAF 22/06/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 25/09/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 10/10/44. Coded BU-X. Accident 18/10/44 Middleburg island when taxying, and nosed over. NFDs. Repaired at Unit. Operational Incident 16/11/44 when a/c hit trees during straffing run. NFDs. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 17/11/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 14/12/44. Accident 14/12/44, when taxying at Kamira Strip when pilot hit a ditch. Rec 11RSU ex 80Sqn RAAF 27/12/44. Issued 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 13/01/44. Ferrying loss 13/1/45 as part of a four aircraft flight (A29-668, A29-653, A29-630 and A29-508) taking off from Noemfoor via Middleburg Island to Morotai 1446hrs, went missing and believed ditched into the sea near Karakelang and Maroh Islands with W/O Waters. A29-630 was forced landed off shore of March Island to the north of Karakelang Island at 1800hrs, the pilot, W/O P Waters Serv#410186 was apprehended the following day at 0900hrs and handed over to the Japanese on the 18/01/45. He and other survivors were transferred to the Civil Jail at Beo on Talaud Island. He was executed (by bayonet) by the Japanese on 23/03/45, along with F/Sgt L N King Serv#434344 (A29-653 Allison V1710-81 #46930), F/O F L Hann Serv#411448 ( A29-508 Allison V1710-81 #22159) and an American, 1st Lt James Charles Steele (who was a P-47D pilot s/d 06/11/44) ; a report from 21/2/47 states that the remains of those pilots were found at Beo on Talaud Islands. No details per the Pilot of A29-668 (Eng#435349) , F/Sgt R W Parry Serv#434265, who was deemed to have also been posted MIA but was believed killed on the 13/01/45 when he ditched in the sea. A29-630: AMSE Approval to Write off per File 9/16/2327 19/01/45. Allison V1710-81 #36842. (Pic A29-630 BU-X.jpg).
A29-631 P-40N-20-CU 43-22857 16/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #16 as MAC Air A29-1231. Renumbered A29-631 16/11/43. Rec 3AD ex USA 16/11/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 3AD 20/02/44. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 21/02/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 15/03/44. Issued 77Sqn RAAF Sex 3AD 07/04/44. Issued 86Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 17/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86Sqn RAAF 14/06/44. Coded BU- unknown, but had 'Butch' and a painting of a baby in a nappy with a bomb under its arm, a pilot's helmet and flying boots on painted on the cowl under the engine exhausts; usual a/c of F/O A Watts. Operational Loss 24/08/44 when carrying out a dive bombing attack on Babo Strip, DNG. The a/c was hit by AAA, burst into flames, and spiral dived and finally impacted on west side of strip and exploded. Pilot did not bail out. Pilot; F/Sgt Donald James Wallace Serv#429418 was killed. AMSE Approval to write off per File#9/16/1936 01/09/44. Allison V1710-99 #36464.Refer AWM Neg #OGI548.
A29-632 P-40N-20-CU 43-22862 01/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #17 as MAC Air A29-1232. Rec 3AD ex USA 16/11/43. Renumbered A29-632 17/11/43. Issued 77Sqn RAAF ex 3AD 14/02/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86Sqn RAAF 22/06/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 26/08/44. Issued 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU to replace A29-629 08/09/44. Damaged Blast tubes 14/02/45: NFDs. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 14/02/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU 26/04/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU 03/08/45. Coded FA-Y. Issued 6AD Storage ex 82 Sqn RAAF 23/09/45. Rec 33OBU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 22/10/45. AMSE Approval to be converted per Approval File#19/B/19 02/01/46.
A29-633 P-40N-20-CU 43-22756 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #16 as MAC Air A29-1188. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43. Renumbered A29-559 04/11/43. Renumbered A29-633 06/12/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AD 14/12/43. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 16/03/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86 Sqn RAAF 14/06/44. Coded BU-V. Rec 22RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 18/08/44. Rec 80Sqn RAAF replacing A29-610 ex 22RSU Det 31/09/44. Operational damage on strafing mission when hit by AAA 13/10/44. Pilot; P/O Douglas Charles Hurst Serv#425854 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 80Sqn RAAF 15/10/44. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2104 dated 25/10/44. Allison V1710-99 #A037075.
A29-634 P-40N-20-CU 43-23543 15/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: LL NEI; N-2040 Diversion 620, D-22#4 Ex New York CV#?? Ex -NEI Contract one of 22 tfr to RAAF. Re-numbered A29-634 14/02/44. Rec 1AD ex NEI 15/02/44. Rec 14ARD RP ex 1AD 25/04/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 14ARD RP 15/05/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP as replacement for A29-630 01/10/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 82Sqn RAAF 16/03/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 04/04/45. Coded FA-B. Issued 6AD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 18/09/45. AMSE Approval to be destroyed by burning per AMSE File#73/21/1612 11/01/46.
A29-635 P-40N-20-CU 43-22759 03/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #18 as MAC Air A29-1190. Ex New York CV #??. Rec 2AD ex USA 03/11/43. Renumbered A29-635 04/11/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AD13/03/44. REc 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 15/03/44. REc 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 31/03/44. Rec 77Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP 15/04/44 as replacement for A29-627. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Allotted 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86Sqn RAAF 25/05/44. Accident 0700hrs 17/06/44 when on take-off to ferry from Bohle strip to Hollandia for 80 Sqn RAAF, the engine cut out. Pilot made a forced landing in nearby lightly timbered country 200 yards off the west end of Bohle Strip and stopped at a creek bed. Pilot; F/Lt K N W Cooper Serv#400078, No 1 Reserve Personnel Pool was not injured. A/c Allotted 6CRD ex 5RSU for salvage 19/06/44. AMSE Approval to write off per File#9/16/1786 12/07/44. Allison V1710-99 #36580.
A29-636 P-40N-20-CU 43-22760 04/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 515-A, Aus 24 #19 as MAC Air A29-1191. Ex New York CV #??. Rec 2AD ex USA 04/11/43. Renumbered A29-562 04/11/43. Renumbered A29-636 06/12/43. Rec 13ARD RP ex 2AD 14/12/43. Issued 77Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 16/02/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 18/04/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86 Sqn RAAF 22/06/44. Incident, Damaged to starboard main plane due to Blast tubes failure. NFDs. Rec 11RSU Det ex 80Sqn RAAF 20/07/44. Rec 10RSU Det ex 11RSU 05/08/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 10RSU 04/06/45. Rec 14RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 08/06/45. Rec 60 OBU ex 14RSU 05/11/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/3050 dated 26/11/45.
A29-637 P-40N-20-CU 43-23213 28/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 521 (Dutch)D-9#17, shipped Ex New York MV Gefion. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Rec 2AD ex USA for NEI 31/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-637 07/02/44. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 10/05/44. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Transferred FEAF (USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 30/07/44 as advised. Aircraft intended service with 49th Fighter Group PNG.
A29-638 P-40N-20-CU 43-23215 28/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 521 (Dutch)D-9#18, shipped Ex New York MV Gefion. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Rec 2AD ex USA for NEI 31/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-638 07/02/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AD 10/05/44. Accident 1145hrs 20/08/44 when aircraft was forced landed on the grass strip bewteen two runways due to hydraulic system failure following hand pumping down of undercarriage. Damage to the port and starboard mainplane, Aircsrew, and engine. Pilot; P/O D Hillier Serv#437295 was not injured. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 24/08/44. Accident 0713hrs 15/09/44 Wards Airfield during test flight, when engine failed on take-off resulting in an aborted take-off.Pilot; F/O R H C Harris 82 Sqn RAAF was not injured. Held 15ARD for repairs indefinitly. Accident 1600hrs 11/10/45 when on landing, the pilot felt the port undercarriage collapsing after 150yard landing run, and chose to retract gear and finished his landing as a belly landing, coming to rest 15 yards off the east edge of the strip and right angles to same. Pilot; F/O A Carter Serv#34448 15ARD was not injured. Damaged to the aircraft was buckled fuselage members, port mainplane, with reduction gear torn free form engine and all airscrews bent. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2980 dated 24/10/45. Allison V1710-99#A048969.
A29-639 P-40N-20-CU 43-23217 28/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 521 (Dutch)D-9#19, shipped Ex New York MV Gefion. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Rec 2AD ex USA for NEI 31/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-639 07/02/44. Issued 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/04/44. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 31/08/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Accident 17/09/44 when on operational travel flight from Wards Strip to Nabzab with sixteen other squadron aircraft, became lost in cloud. Aircraft stalled at 9500 feet and went into spiral dive, with pilot bailing out at 4000 feet. Aircraft crashed and was destroyed by fire. Pilot; W/O D Harrison Serv#405734 was not injured and was returned by aircraft ex Yule Island PNG on the 20/09/44 to Wards Strip. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2013 dated 27/09/44.
A29-640 P-40N-20-CU 43-23218 28/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 521 (Dutch)D-9#20, shipped Ex New York MV Gefion. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Rec 2AD ex USA for NEI 31/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-640 07/02/44. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 10/05/44. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Transferred FEAF (USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 30/07/44 as advised. Aircraft intended service with 49th Fighter Group PNG.
A29-641 P-40N-20-CU 43-23219 28/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 521 (Dutch)D-9#21, shipped Ex New York MV Gefion. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Rec 2AD ex USA for NEI 31/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-641 07/02/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 29/03/44. Accident 15/07/44 on returning from a bombing and strafing exercise at Townsville when on landing at Ross River Strip, the aircraft was damaged due to undercarriage failure. Pilot; F/O Charles Maurice Davies Serv#401919 was not injured. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 31/08/44. Coded FA-G. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Operational loss 18/10/44 as one of a formation of P-40Ns returning to Noemfoor after a operational sweep on Ceram and neighbouring islands encountered bad weather near the Vogelkop area. Near South Manokwari the pilot became separated from the flight. Last seen heading north west with only 20 minutes of fuel remaining. The remaining aircraft(A29-645/667/904) landed safely. F/O Morris Ambrose Bellert Serv#404001 deemed missing presumed killed when his aircraft crashed into the sea on that day. In Dec 1998 an Indonesian fisherman found F/O Bellert's P-40 in 27 metres of water off the coast of Irian Jaya (previously Dutch NG) some 55 miles short of his home strip at Noemfoor Is. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2100 later 2102 25/10/44. Allison V1710-99 #37014.
A29-642 P-40N-20-CU 43-23220 28/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 521 (Dutch)D-9#22, shipped Ex New York MV Gefion. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Rec 2AD ex USA for NEI 31/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-642 07/02/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AD 03/05/44. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 06/05/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 12/05/44. Rec 22RSU ex 15ARD RP 09/08/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP to replace A29-613 16/08/44. Coded BU-U. Accident 11/09/44 accidently burnt after fire started on the ground while being serviced at Noemfoor, DNG on 11/9/44. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2014 dated 27/09/44. Allison V1710-99 #37088.
A29-643 P-40N-20-CU 43-23222 28/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 521 (Dutch)D-9#23, shipped Ex New York MV Gefion. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Rec 2AD ex USA for NEI 31/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-643 07/02/44. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 10/05/44. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 17/07/44. Transferred FEAF(USAAF) 27/07/44 as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 30/07/44 as advised. Aircraft intended service with 49th Fighter Group PNG. By early 1945, the aircraft was with the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron (USAAF) and had a accident on 08/01/1945 when taxied into another plane. Repaired. NFDs.
A29-644 P-40N-20-CU 43-23224 28/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 521 (Dutch)D-9#24, shipped Ex New York MV Gefion. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Rec 2AD ex USA for NEI 31/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-644 07/02/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 01/04/44. Coded FA-E. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 31/08/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 15/12/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 03/01/45. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 27/02/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 21/03/45. Accident 31/05/45 when after touch down, the aircraft swung to starboard, and at the same time the starboard wing dipped and dug into the ground, causing the aircraft to do a 200 degree turn, causing the undercarriage to collapse, with the aircraft stopping on its belly. Pilot; F/O A H B Morton Serv#430217 not injured. Rec 14RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 04/06/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2878 18/09/45 with 20 other P-40s held by 14RSU.
A29-645 P-40N-20-CU 43-23545 01/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: LL NEI; N-2040 Diversion 620, D-22#5 Ex New York CV#?? Ex -NEI Contract one of 22 tfr to RAAF. Re-numbered A29-645 14/02/44. Rec 1AD ex NEI 15/02/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 17/04/44. Coded FA-O. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 11/09/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Accident 1545hrs 16/11/44 when aircraft after returning from a shadow shooting exercise, was taxying back to the dispersal bay braked to avoid a harmonisation sighting board left in the middle of the taxy way. Aircraft nosed over bending two blades. Pilot; F/O K A Wilson Serv#411422 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 28/12/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 19/01/45. Now with 82 Sqn RAAF 24/01/45. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 16/03/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 4/04/45. Natural Metal. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 23/07/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 28/08/45 Rec 6AD Storage ex 82 Sqn RAAF 24/09/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V-1710-99 #40431
A29-646 P-40N-20-CU 43-23794 01/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: LL NEI; N-2040 Diversion 620, D-22#6 Ex New York CV#?? Ex -NEI Contract one of 22 tfr to RAAF. Re-numbered A29-646 14/02/44. Rec 1AD ex NEI 15/02/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 13/04/44. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 01/09/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Rec 122RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 14/12/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22 RSU 29/12/44. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 27/02/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22 RSU 21/03/45. Accidenty 0905hrs 10/07/45 whilst taxying off the taxyway on to the strip, the port main struck a stone, causing the link mechanism of the undercarriage retracting gear to be broken and torn away. The undercarriage folded, causing the aircraft to fall sideways, damaging the airscrew, port wing and port undercarriage. Pilot; W/O R B Orr Serv#424544 was not injured. Rec 22 RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 17/07/45. Issued 6AD Storage ex 22 RSU 01/10/45. Accident 03/10/45 when ferrying, aircraft was forced landed 70 miles on coast North West above Merauke on coast due to fuel starvation. NFDs. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2996 dated 07/11/45. Allsion V1710-99#41679.
A29-647 P-40N-20-CU 43-22987 01/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #20 as MAC Air A29-1235. Rec 2AD ex USA 01/12/43. Renumbered A29-647 06/12/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AD 13/03/44. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 15/03/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 01/05/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 23/08/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 25/08/44. Coded BU-F? Named "Us Fellahs" with Ginger Meggs caricature. Operational Loss 0712hrs 03/02/45 when conducting a low level intruder sweep (Two aircraft, other A29-701)over Hatatabako Strip in Kaoe Bay, the aircraft was struck behind the cockpit and the radiator by AAA. Pilot headed out to sea to prepare to ditch his aircraft. After preparation (Cockpit canopy failed to be jettisoned, and was locked open) the aircraft was ditched tail first at 90 mph. The aircraft after the port wing dropped, the aircraft slewed around and stopped with the nose underwater. The pilot evacuated the aircraft into his dingy safely. With several rifle shots fired in his direction, he paddled further out from Boebole Island. At 0855hrs a USAAF 2ERS OA-10A Catalina FY44-33879 picked him up. After jettisoning 600 gallons of fuel to take off quickly due to enemy fire, and arrived safely at Pitoe at 1020hrs. Pilot: Sqn Ldr Geoff C Atherton Serv#408030 was not injured. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2376 dated 09/02/45. Allison V1710-99 #36716.
A29-648 P-40N-20-CU 43-23901 01/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 620 (Dutch)D-22#7, shipped Ex New York CV#??. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-648 14/02/44. Rec 1AD ex NEI 15/02/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 13/04/44. Coded FA-W. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 31/08/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Rec 22 RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 03/01/45. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22 RSU 19/01/45. Aircraft now held by 82 Sqn RAAF 24/01/45. Rec 22 RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 08/03/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22 RSU 21/03/45. Recoded FA-R. Rec 22 RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 01/08/45. Accident 1645hrs 29/09/45 when it crashed on landing at Labuan Strip after a non-operational test flight. Pilot; F/Lt Ronald S Salmond Serv#403283 was slightly injured. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2944 dated 11/10/45. Allison V1710-99 #46696.
A29-649 P-40N-20-CU 43-22990 01/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A, Aus 27 #22 as MAC Air A29-1237. Rec 2AD ex USA 01/12/43. Renumbered A29-649 06/12/43. Issued 15ARD RP ex 2AD 06/03/44. Accident 1130hrs 11/03/44 when pilot suffered incapacitation due to medical condition (Malaria attack) and landed in mud flats 20 miles S E of Rockhampton Qld. Pilot F/Lt William "Allan" Whetters Serv#3403 of 2AP was injured. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 15/03/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 01/05/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 23/08/44. Rec 3AD ex 13ARD Salvaged 09/04/44. Rec 15ARD R P ex 3AD 01/01/45. Issued 22RSU ex 15ARD RP 29/01/45. Missing 28/01/45 departing 07.00hrs on its first ferry leg from 15 ARD RP at Ward Strip Port Moresby to Lae, NG with the final destination being 22 RSU at Noemfoor. It disappear on the first leg to Lae PNG. W/O Raymond John Keyes Serv#420571 of 76 Sqn RAAF being declared MIA; A29-649 was accompanied by a Beaufort A9-660 which similarly missing. A9-660 Crew: Wg Cdr Nigel William Barker Serv#260411 (pilot), F/O Alan Dalglish Serv#439416 (observer), F/O Alfred Vincent Eric Bate Serv#431161 (WAG), F/O Colin Laidler Chisholm Serv#431737 (WAG) killed. Passengers F/Sgt William Henry Pratt Serv#434897 (WAG), F/Sgt Trevor Neil Hay Serv#56177 (76 Sqn RAAF), Sgt Reginald Thomas Barter Serv#60200 (Service Police, Pt Moresby) & Lt Col Austin George Fenton NX484 (HQ Military History Section) are all MIA. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2405 dated 23/02/45. Allison V1710-99#36622.
A29-650 P-40N-20-CU 43-23903 01/02/44 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 620 (Dutch)D-22#8, shipped Ex New York CV#??. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-650 14/02/44. Rec 1AD ex NEI 15/02/44. Rec 1APU ex 1AD 02/04/44. Trials per high speed bomb dropping 19/11/44. Accident 19/01/45 when taxying hit a refueling tanker at Laverton. Pilot; Sqn Ldr D.R. Cuming Serv#033012 not injured. repaired in Unit. Rec 6AD ex 1APU 15/10/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V-1710-99 #36679.

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A29-651 P-40N-20-CU 43-22992 01/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #24 Shipped ex Galveston TX MAC Air A29-1239. Rec 2AD ex USA 01/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-651 06/12/43. Rec 15ARD Res Pool ex 2AD 26/03/44. Rec 11RSU Res Pool ex 15ARD Res Pool 09/06/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF and coded BU-S, named Thumper, ex 11RSU RP 25/06/44. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 06/11/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 03/12/44. Accident 1045hrs 03/12/44 whilst aircraft was being taxied from 11RSU to 80 Sqn RAAF dispersal, when the starboard main undercarriaged collapsed, damaging the starboard main plane. Caused by defective part in undercarriage retracting arm. Pilot; F/Sgt G C Dengate Serv#424388 not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 08/12/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 25/12/44. Rec 11RSU Res Pool ex 80 Sqn RAAF 17/03/45. Rec 14 RSU Res Pool ex 11RSU RP 19/04/45. Rec 11RSU ex 14RSU RP 13/07/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 23/08/45. Rec 6AD Stores ex 78 Sqn RAAF 11/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-99 Engine# 22174.

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A29-652 P-40N-20-CU 43-22993 01/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #25 Shipped ex Galveston TX MAC Air A29-1240. One of 52 x P-40N-5s. Rec 2AD ex USA 01/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-652 06/12/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AD 26/03/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 13/06/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22 RSU RP 14/07/44. Coded BU-P. Ground accident 28/08/44, when aircraft caught on fire during inspection of forward cowl. NFDS. Rec 22 RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 29/08/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22 RSU Det 23/10/44. Rec 11 RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 09/03/45. Rec 14 RSU RP ex 11 RSU RP 26/04/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 14 RSU 15/08/45. Coded FA-A. Allotted 6Ad ex 82 Sqn RAAF 18/09/45. Canc. Rec 1 RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 10/10/45. Rec 84 OBU ex 1 RSU 10/01/46. RAAF Approval to destroy by burning at Labuan, Borneo, on per File#73/21/1612 11/01/46. Allison V1710-99#36719.

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A29-653 P-40N-20-CU 43-22994 01/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #27 Shipped ex Galveston TX MAC Air A29-1241. Rec 1AD ex USA 01/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-653 06/12/43. Issued 15ARD RP ex 2AD 06/03/44. Rec 13ARD RP ex 15ARD RP 27/04/44. Accident 1130hrs 12/05/44, while taxying the a/c it nosed over on Breddan Strip, Qld . Pilot; Sgt Ronald Keith Ashby Serv#417737 was not injured. Rec 13ARD ex 13ARD RP 13/05/44. Rec 13ARD RP ex 13ARD 17/07/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD RP 21/11/44. Rec 22 RSU ex 15ARD RP 25/12/44. Issued 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22 RSU RP 13/01/45. Ferrying loss 13/1/45 as part of a four aircraft flight (A29-668, A29-653, A29-630 and A29-508) taking off from Noemfoor via Middleburg Island to Morotai 1446hrs, went missing and believed ditched into the sea near Karakelang and Maroh Islands. Pilot F/Sgt leon N King Serv#434344 and other survivors were captured and later transferred to the Civil Jail at Beo on Talaud Island. He was executed (by bayonet) by the Japanese on 23/03/45, along with W/O P Waters Serv#410186 (A29-630 Allison V1710-81 #36842.), F/O F L Hann Serv#411448 ( A29-508 Allison V1710-81 #22159) and an American, 1st Lt James Charles Steele (who was a P-47D pilot s/d 06/11/44) ; a report from 21/2/47 states that the remains of those pilots were found at Beo on Talaud Islands. No details per the Pilot of A29-668 (V1710-99#435349) , F/Sgt R W Parry Serv#434265, who was deemed to have also been posted MIA but was believed killed on the 13/01/45 when he ditched in the sea. A29-653: AMSE Approval to Write off per File 9/16/2327 19/01/45.
A29-654 P-40N-20-CU 43-23904 15/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 620 (Dutch)D-22#9, shipped Ex New York CV#??. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-654 1/02/44. Rec 1AD ex NEI 15/02/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 1AD 10/04/44. Accident 25/05/44 when blast tubes blew, requiring port mainplane change. Pilot W/O J R McDonald Serv#411083 was not injured. Rec 13ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 01/06/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD 13/07/44. Rec 15ARd ex 82 Sqn RAAF 31/08/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Accident 1315hrs 02/12/44 when on take-off on bombing mission carrying two 500lb bombs, the starboard tyre burst before the aircraft became airborne, causing teh starboard wing to strike a bank at the side of the runway, throwing the aircraft onto its side and back. Pilot; F/Sgt J T Brown Serv#14762 was seriously injured, broken humorous, back injuries and multiple lacerations. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 05/12/44. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2207 dated 08/12/44. Allison V1710-99#41281 was salvaged.
A29-655 P-40N-20-CU 43-22996 01/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #28 Shipped ex Galveston TX MAC Air A29-1243. Rec 2AD ex USA 01/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-655 06/12/43. Issued 15ARD RP ex 2AD 06/03/44. Rec 13ARD RP ex 15ARD RP 31/03/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP to replace A29-621 25/05/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86 Sqn RAAF 22/06/44.Coded BU-K. Accident 0705hrs 20/08/44 took off for a strafing mission against enemy positions in the Rasi Area. When the aircraft was at 600feet the pilot changed from the port wing tank, through the belly tank to the fuselage tank. As the belly tank was not being carried, a air lock formed causing temporary engine failure. The pilot was unable to return to the strip and forced landed on the water approximately 100 yards from Kamiri Strip on Noemfoor Island. Pilot; Sgt Allen K Frost Serv#422164 was not injured. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/1917 dated 25/08/44. Allison V1710-99#36711.
A29-656 P-40N-20-CU 43-22997 01/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #29 Shipped ex Galveston TX MAC Air A29-1244. Rec 2AD ex USA 01/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-656 06/12/43. Issued 15ARD RP ex 2AD 06/03/44. Rec 13ARD RP ex 15ARD RP 31/03/44. Rec 86 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD RP 25/05/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 86 Sqn RAAF 22/06/44. Coded BU-E. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 17/11/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 07/12/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 17/03/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 26/04/45. Rec 4 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU 03/08/45. Accident 24/08/45 on landing at Labuan Strip, Borneo after a 300 yard run, the port leg collapsed, causing the port wing to drop and the aircraft sliding on its nose and port wing tip. Pilot, F/Lt K H Stansfield Serv#4626 was not injured. (Note: 4Sqn A50 page 275 has this as A29-607!) Rec 22RSU ex 4 Sqn RAAF 03/09/45. Rec 1RSU ex 22RSU 28/09/45. Rec 84 OBU ex 1RSU 10/01/46. RAAF Approval to destroy by burning at Labuan, Borneo, on per File#73/21/1612 11/01/46.
A29-657 P-40N-20-CU 43-22998 01/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #30 Shipped ex Galveston TX MAC Air A29-1245. Rec 2AD ex USA 01/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-657 06/12/43. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 06/03/44. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 21/08/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Accident 1545hrs 17/10/44 when on take-off at Kamiri strip Noemfoor Is , aircraft ran off strip and ran into a Mobile Radar Station, then caught fire and was totally destroyed. May have been caused by binding port brake. Pilot; F/O Frederick Allan Hewlett Serv#412511 was seriously injured. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 23/10/44. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2088 dated 24/10/44. Allsion V1710-99#36808.
A29-658 P-40N-20-CU 43-22999 01/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #31 Shipped ex Galveston TX MAC Air A29-1246. Rec 2AD ex USA 01/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-658 06/12/43. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 06/03/44. Coded FA-S. Accident 13/04/44 on landing accident at Ross River strip while attempting to land without the aid of a flare path at the end of the ferry flight, damaging port wing, aileron and flap, port undercarriage, engine, airscrew and belly tank. Pilot; F/L R A Stott not injured. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 31/08/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Accident 19/09/44 when engine failed on take-off at Wards Strip to Nadzab. F/O R H C Harris not injured. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 20/09/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD 30/11/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP to replace A29-654 03/12/44. Accident 1100hrs 07/01/45 had completed a practice dive bombing exercise and on landing at Noemfoor, held off too high after a fast approach and dropped in. The heavy landing caused the undercarriage to collapse, causing extensive damage, to finally slew around and on to the roadway adjacent to the strip. Pilot; F/Sgt Kenneth Vernon Butcher Serv#437217 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 10/01/45. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2306 dated 15/01/45. Allison V1710-99#48964.
A29-659 P-40N-20-CU 43-23000 01/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #32 Shipped ex Galveston TX MAC Air A29-1247. Rec 2AD ex USA 01/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-659 06/12/43. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 06/03/44. Mid Air Accident 15/06/44 between Hook Island a return Ross River when aircraft collided with a flock of birds. Pilot, F/Sgt Wiskar was not injured. Rec 13ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 19/06/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 13ARD 18/07/44. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 01/09/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Rec 22RSU Det ex 82 Sqn RAAF 05/11/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 28/11/44. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 05/02/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 22RSU RP 26/04/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU RP 05/06/45. Accident 11/07/45 at Sanga Sanga Strip (Tawi Tawi Island) on ferry flight Morotai to Labuan for refueling) when USAAF 421st NFS P-61B-15 Black Window 42-39448 collided with and damaged A29-658 whilst taxying to parking bay. Rec 14RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 17/07/45. Rec 22RSU ex 14RSU 23/08/45. Rec 1RSU ex 22RSU 10/10/45. Rec 6AD Storage ex 1RSU 19/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-99 Engine# 36436.
A29-660 P-40N-20-CU 43-23001 01/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #33 Shipped ex Galveston TX MAC Air A29-1248 Rec 2AD ex USA 01/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-660 06/12/43. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 30/03/44. Coded FA-T. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 01/09/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 27/02/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 23/03/45. Rec 22 RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 19/03/45. Rec 1RSU ex 22RSU 10/10/45. Rec 84 OBU ex 1 RSU 10/01/46. RAAF Approval to destroy by burning at Labuan, Borneo, on per File#73/21/1612 11/01/46.
A29-661 P-40N-20-CU 43-23002 29/11/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #34 Shipped ex Galveston TX MAC Air A29-1249 Rec 2AD ex USA 29/11/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-661 06/12/43. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 06/03/44. Accident 29/05/44 at Ross River Strip when aircraft was being taxied back to dispersal bay when it was noticed that A29-684 was parked with airscrew protruding on port side of taxyway. Pilot applied brake and nosed over, damaging airscrew of A29-661. One of two aircrewman sitting on wings to provide guidance, LAC H J Ward Serv#73169 on port side, astride pitot tube, became dislodged and lacerated inside right thigh. He was admitted to No 3 MRS Kurrajong. Pilot; P/O A D Whalley Serv#401570 and LAC A G Frewin Serv#65036 were not injured. Rec 13ARD Garbutt ex 82Sqn RAAF 31/05/44. Rec 13ARD RP ex 13ARD Garbutt 26/08/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD RP 21/11/44. Rec 22RSU ex 15ARD RP 25/12/44. Issued 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 30/12/44. Accident 1035hrs 21/02/45 when after returning from a localization flight at Wama strip, Morotai, landed without flaps and overshot. After running along teh strip for 200yards, teh a/c swung off the runway to starboard and the undercarriage collapsed. Pilot; F/O George T Smith Serv#423410 was injured with lacerations to his forehead and was admitted to No 23 Medical Clearing Station. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 23/02/45. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2410 dated 27/02/45. Allison V1710-99#36612.
A29-662 P-40N-20-CU 43-23905 15/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423: Lend Lease NEI; N-2040 Diversion 620 (Dutch)D-22#10, shipped Ex New York CV#??. One of 22 NEI a/c tfr to RAAF per RAAF HQ File#9/42/132 dated 28/12/43. Renumbered RAAF A29-654 1/02/44. Rec 1AD ex NEI 15/02/44. Issued 15ARD RP ex 1AD 05/04/44. Accident 11/04/44 when aircraft ground looped on take-off, causing the undercarriage to collapse. Pilot F/Lt R G Ashby Serv#119701 (15ARD) was not injured. Rec 2AD ex 1AD 16/04/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AD 31/10/44. Rec 22RSU ex 15ARD RP 25/12/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 05/01/45. Issued 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 11/01/45. Accident 03/03/45 when whilst taxying back to dispersal after a test flight, aircraft collided with a truck at Wama Strip. NFDs. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 19/04/45. Rec 60 OBU ex 14RSU 05/11/45. Rec 6AD ex 60 OBU 16/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-99 Engine#41589.
A29-663 P-40N-20-CU 43-23004 01/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #36 Shipped ex Galveston TX MAC Air A29-1251 Rec 2AD ex USA 01/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-663 06/12/43. Issued 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/03/44. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 01/09/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Incident 17/12/44 with blast tube blowing out on port mainplane. Pilot; F/Sgt Taylor not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 20/12/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 08/01/45. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 05/02/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU to replace A29-690 22/02/45. Rec 22RSU RP ex 82 Sqn RAAF 16/03/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 22RSU RP 26/04/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU 25/04/45. Accident 1045hrs 09/07/45 when aircraft caught on fire in the air over Labuan Strip. Pilot bailed out of the aircraft at 1200 feet with the aircraft crashing 500 feet from the northern end of strip near No 77Sqn RAAF camp site. Pilot; F/Sgt E C Findlay Serv#431616 was uninjured. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2720 dated 21/07/45. Allison V1710-99#40908.
A29-664 P-40N-20-CU 43-23005 01/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #37 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1252 Rec 2AD ex USA 01/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-664 06/12/43. Issued 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 22/03/44. Accident 1455hrs 17/04/44 when while landing at Bankstown strip, pilot applied the brakes sharply at the end of the run and the a/c nosed over. Pilot; Sgt M J Ryan Serv#437447 was not injured. Rec 2AP ex 82 Sqn RAAF 25/04/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AP 28/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 20/10/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 24/10/44. Issued 11RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 02/04/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 19/04/45. Allotted 82 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU RP as replacement for A29-666 01/07/45. Canc. Rec 60 OBU ex 14RSU 05/11/45. Rec 6AD Storage ex 60 OBU 21/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-99 Engine#36604.
A29-665 P-40N-20-CU 43-23185 01/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #40 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1255 Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-665 14/12/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AD 03/05/44. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 06/05/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 19/05/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 13/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 11/07/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 14/07/44. Operational Loss 13/10/44 when during a watercraft sweep over Kai Island, aircraft was hit by AAA, forcing the pilot to ditch his aircraft on the water. He was last seen paddling his dingy towards the shore. Pilot; F/Lt Arthur Douglas Nelson Serv#405874 missing. Post war, statements from natives of the Kai Islands show that he was captured by the Japanese on 18/10/44 and taken to Toeal and imprisoned there. Later on 08/11/44, he , a Dutch Airman, Sgt Engelsman and twelve natives were taken to Kilwick Island near Toeal and killed. Japanese Kempi Tai Officer in charge, Major Otsuka, post war made statements that both men had become ill and died in hospital ( and had ordered his men to state such). No 2 Australian War Crimes Section show the story was false. (A Japanese Witness; One of the guards, stated that both were killed by having glass bulbs containing Prussic Acid thrown at them.) Source NAA RAAF MIA Files). AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2090 dated 24/10/44 Allison V1710-99#36945..
A29-666 P-40N-20-CU 43-23196 01/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #48 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1263. Rec 2AD ex USA 14/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-666 14/12/43. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 29/03/44. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 01/09/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 15/12/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 28/12/44. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 26/01/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU to replace A29-659 05/02/45. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 20/07/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 20/08/45. Accident 1600hrs 11/09/45 when heavily landing at labuan Strip,aircraft swung momentarily to starboard. After turning off the strip, raising flaps, the motor was opened up to taxy, when the starboard eleo collapsed, damaging starboard mainplane, undercarriage and rudder. Pilot; F/Sgt A J Barber Serv#438550 was not injured. Rec 1RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 16/09/45. Rec 84 OBU ex 1 RSU 10/01/46. RAAF Approval to destroy by burning at Labuan Strip Borneo per File#73/21/1612 11/01/46.
A29-667 P-40N-20-CU 43-23202 01/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #50 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1265. Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-667 14/12/43. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 01/04/44. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 11/09/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 15/12/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 29/12/44. Ground accident 28/12/44 when a No 4 A.C.S. motor truck collided at Kamari Strip. NFDs. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 30/12/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 19/01/45. Coded BU-B. Issued 11RSU RP ex 80 Sqn RAAF 02/04/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 19/04/45. Rec 11RSU RP ex 14RSU RP 13/07/45. Rec 78 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 04/08/45. Coded HU-G. Rec 6AD Storage ex 78 Sqn RAAF 22/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-99 Engine#43532.
A29-668 P-40N-20-CU 43-23226 13/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #51 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1266. Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-668 14/12/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AD 01/05/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AD 10/05/44. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 19/06/44. Accident 0930hrs 12/06/44 Ward Strip , Port Moresby, when on preparing to take-off the starboard undercarriage collapsed while the engine was being run up. Pilot; W/O S M Doig Serv#401923 was not injured. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD 31/10/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 08/11/44. Incident 15/12/44 with Blast Tubes blowing. NFDs. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 16/12/44. Issued 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU 13/01/45. Ferrying loss 13/1/45 as part of a four aircraft flight (A29-668, A29-653, A29-630 and A29-508) taking off from Noemfoor via Middleburg Island to Morotai 1446hrs, went missing and believed ditched into the sea near Karakelang and Maroh Islands with F/O Francis Lawrence Hann Serv#411448. A29-508 was forced landed 5 kilometers from Boeondaroe Village on the south east corner of Karakelang Island at 1800hrs, only to be apprehended by the Chief of that village two hours later. He was handed over to the Japanese five days later. He and other survivors were transferred to the Civil Jail at Beo on Talaud Island. He was executed (by bayonet) by the Japanese on 23/03/45, along with F/Sgt King (cf A29-653 Allison V1710-81 #46930), W/O Waters (cf A29-630 Allison V1710-81 #36842) and an American, 1st Lt James Charles Steele (who was a P-47D pilot s/d 06/11/44) ; a report from 21/2/47 states that the remains of those pilots were found at Beo on Talaud Islands. Pilot of A29-668 (Eng#435349) , F/Sgt Ronald Wilford Parry Serv#434265, was deemed to have also been posted MIA and was believed killed on the 13/01/45 when he forced landed in the sea and was not captured. AMSE Approval to Write off per File 9/16/2327 19/01/45. Allison V1710-99 #35349.
A29-669 P-40N-20-CU 43-23228 13/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #52 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1267. Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-669 14/12/43. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 30/03/44. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 31/08/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Operational Loss 18/10/44 when as one of four aircraft carrying out an offensive sweep over the Kai Islands the aircraft was seen to dive into the ground from 150feet and burst into flames. There was insufficient height to bail out. Pilot; F/O Arthur George Weymouth Serv#418029 was killed. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2102 dated 25/10/44. Allison V1710-99#37014..
A29-670 P-40N-20-CU 43-23233 13/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #53 Shipped Ex New York CV #??MAC Air A29-1268. Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-670 14/12/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AD 19/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 23/08/44. Issued 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP to replace A29-614 25/08/44. Accident 1045hrs 12/10/44 had completed its landing run on Middleburg Strip and was taxying to the dispersal area along the strip when A29-691 on completing its landing run, overtook and ran into A29-670. Pilot A29-670 , F/Lt K B Smith Serv#407132 was not injured. Pilot A29-691, P/O L F Kilgariff Serv#407333 was not injured. Alloted 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 02/11/44. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2129 08/11/44. Allison V1710-99#36956.
A29-671 P-40N-20-CU 43-23237 13/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #54 Shipped Ex New York CV #??MAC Air A29-1269. Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-671 14/12/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AD 10/05/44. Rec 11RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 09/06/44. Issued 22RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 20/07/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP to replace A29-626 29/07/44. Coded BU-R with an angry Bee with a bomb Motif. Later would be recoded BU-O. Rec 11RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 04/12/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU RP 16/12/44. Operational Loss 14/01/45 whilst dive-bombing Hatetabako Strip area, the aircraft went into a dive and then was seen to pull out, before flipping over and and crashed into the sea. Pilot; F/Sgt Neville Lloyd Thornley Serv#34772 posted Missing believed killed. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2328 dated 19/01/45. Allison V1710-99#40909.
A29-672 P-40N-20-CU 43-23239 13/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #55 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1270. Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-672 14/12/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 16/05/44.Transferred FEAF (USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 29/07/44. Aircraft intended service with 49th Fighter Group /Training Pool, PNG.
A29-673 P-40N-20-CU 43-23240 13/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #56 Shipped ex New York CV?? MAC Air A29-1271. Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-673 14/12/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 17/05/44. Transferred FEAF(USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 29/07/44. Rec 5Ad ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Aircraft intended service with 49th Fighter Group /Training Pool, PNG.
A29-674 P-40N-20-CU 43-23241 13/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #57 Shipped ex New York CV?? MAC Air A29-1272. Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-674 14/12/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 04/06/44. Transferred FEAF(USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 29/07/44. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Issued USAAF ex 5AD 04/08/44. Aircraft intended service with 49th Fighter Group /Training Pool, PNG. Later rec 110 Tac Recon Sqn, 71st Tac Recon Grp ,61st Photo Recon Wing. Operational Loss 1140Hrs 01/12/44 during local Area Cover, Tacolban Strip by four aircraft south west of strip to Carigara Bay , Leyte Island, during severe Weather conditions. Pilot; 1st Lt George R Marman Ser#O-682665 MIA. Allison V1710- 99 Engine# A-037020.
A29-675 P-40N-20-CU 43-23338 13/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #58 Shipped ex New York CV?? MAC Air A29-1273. Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-675 14/12/43. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 30/03/44. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 31/08/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Accident 17/09/44 when on take-off from Wards Strip, aircraft crashed. Pilot; F/SGt Williams was not injured. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 21/09/44. Rec 22RSU ex 15ARD 14/01/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU as replacement for A29-666 24/01/45. Coded FA-H. Rec 22RSU RP ex 82 Sqn RAAF 16/03/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 04/04/45. Coded FA-H. Operational loss 1420hrs 26/07/45, when as deputy leader of flight, made a run at tree top height over target area nd immediately returned, limping for possible safety afforded by the mountains approximately five miles away. Two pilots flew with him to cover him, but the aircraft seemed to have lost height and crash through trees. Some smoke rose form the position. Pilot; F/O Warren Meredith Day Serv#434603 missing presumed killed. In 1946 his body was located near Melalap and buried at Labuan. AMSE Approval to Write-Off per File#9/16/2769 dated 08/08/45. Allison V1710-99#046804.
A29-676 P-40N-20-CU 43-23339 13/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #59 Shipped ex New York CV?? MAC Air A29-1274. Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-676 14/12/43. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 30/03/44. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 01/09/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Coded FA-Q. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 24/01/24/01/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 05/02/45. Rec 22RSU RP ex 82 Sqn RAAF 16/03/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 04/04/45. Issued 6AD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 18/09/45. Rec 49 OBU ex 82 Sqn on route 17/10/45. RAAF Approval to destroy by burning , on per File#73/21/1612 11/01/46. Allison V1710-99#490861.
A29-677 P-40N-20-CU 43-23340 13/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #60 Shipped ex New York CV?? MAC Air A29-1275. Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-677 14/12/43. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 05/04/44. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 01/09/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Coded FA-P. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 29/12/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 19/01/45. Aircraft now held by 82 Sqn RAAF 24/01/45. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 27/02/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 22/03/45. Rec 6AD Storage ex 82 Sqn RAAF 02/10/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-99 Engine#46801.
A29-678 P-40N-20-CU 43-23342 13/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #61 Shipped ex New York CV?? MAC Air A29-1276. Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-678 14/12/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 17/05/44. Transferred FEAF(USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 29/07/44. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Issued USAAF ex 5AD 04/08/44.Aircraft intended service with 49th Fighter Group /Training Pool, PNG.
A29-679 P-40N-20-CU 43-23344 14/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #62 Shipped ex New York CV?? MAC Air A29-1277. Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-679 14/12/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AD 10/05/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD 11/08/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP to replace A29-623 13/08/44. Coded BU-R. Accident 01/10/44 after dive bombing mission over Doom Island, the pilot while making a normal approach in rough air, landed short, striking a mound of earth, causing the undercarriage to collapsed. Pilot; F/O J R Rose Serv#424548 was not injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 03/10/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 24/11/44. Coded FA-K. Accident on test flight, 1600hrs 20/11/44 when aircraft landed at excessive speed with little flap and overshot. As the pilot nearly ground looped, at the start of his turn-off, the starboard tyre blew out. Pilot applied hard rudder and brake, but the starboard wing hit the ground. Pilot;F/Sgt L M Grey Serv#419861 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 24/11/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 13/12/44. Rec 14RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 08/05/45. AMSE Approval to Write off per File#9/16/2878 with 20 other P-40Ns dated 18/09/45. Brought back on strength and ferried to Australia 18/10/45. . Rec 6AD Storage ex 60 OBU 21/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-99 Engine#36987.
A29-680 P-40N-20-CU 43-23346 13/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion, Aus 27 #63 as MAC Air A29-1278 Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/43. Renumbered 14/11/43. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 05/04/45. Coded FA-S. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 01/09/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 15/12/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 10/03/45. Allotted 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 30/07/45 for engine change. Operational Loss 1640hrs 30/07/45, when taking part in an operational barge sweep, 9 miles south south west Meekah (Mukah), 02.45degrees North/112.03degrees East. Loss was attributed to a glycol leak , resulting in a engine fire, possibly caused by AAA. Pilot bailed out and landed in a tree( approx 100 feet tall) and was able to descend safely. He spent three days and nights and journeyed by day using a Match Box Compass and sun where possible. After arriving at the coast at 0900hrs 02/08/45, was collected by a 113 Flt ASR Catalina A24-105 piloted by F/Lt Marshall who landed at 1200hrs and took off by 1500hrs with pilot and two natives. Landed at Mukah and collected two AIB Officers and landed back at Labuan at 1830hrs. Pilot; W/O Kenneth V Butcher Serv#437217 was not injured. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2774 08/08/45. Alison Engine #37068.
A29-681 P-40N-20-CU 43-23348 13/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A RFDA-322A4, Diversion, Aus 27 #64 as MAC Air A29-1279 Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/43. Renumbered 14/11/43. Rec 15ARD RP ex 2AD 03/05/44. Rec 15ARD ex 15ARD RP 06/05/44. Issued 15ARD RP ex 15ARD 20/05/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 08/08/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 11/08/44. Coded BU-L. Accident 1415hrs 15/02/45 when the port tyre blew on take-off on Wama Strip Morotai, causing the aircraft ran off the strip. Pilot; F/Sgt Eldred Quinn Serv#417413 was not injured. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 20/02/45. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2412 dated 27/02/45.
A29-682 P-40N-20-CU 43-23350 13/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #65 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1280. Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-682 14/12/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 16/05/44.Transferred FEAF(USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 29/07/44. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Aircraft intended service with 49th Fighter Group /Training Pool, PNG.
A29-683 P-40N-20-CU 43-23351 13/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #66 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1281. Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-683 14/12/43. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 01/04/44. Detached to 77 Sqn RAAF ex 82 Sqn RAAF 11/09/44- 20/09/44 (Though previously Flown on Ops F/O Weymouth No 77Sqn RAAF 23/07/44). Returned 82 Sqn RAAF ex 77Sqn RAAF 20/09/44. Operational Loss 0930hrs 20/11/44 during a offensive sweep 12 miles due south of Cape Gila NG. Pilot was forced to ditch after dropping fabric belly tank and consequential engine failure. It was believed to have been caused by a fracture of all fuel lines. Pilot; F/O Angus H B Adair Serv#414453 was rescued 25 minutes after ditching by ASR Boat from Pitoe, and was slightly injured. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File 9/16/2170 dated 24/11/44. Allison V1710-99#37060.
A29-684 P-40N-20-CU 43-23353 13/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #68 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1282. Rec 2AD ex USA 13/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-683 14/12/43. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 2AD 01/04/44. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 31/08/44. REc 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Damaged 20/10/44 when blast tube blew. NFDs. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 13/11/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 16/12/44 . Coded BU-U. Rec 11RSU ex 80 Sqn RAAF 09/03/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 19/04/45. Rec 60 OBU ex 14 RSU 01/11/45. Rec 6AD Storage ex 60 OBU 21/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-99 Engine#43554.
A29-685 P-40N-20-CU 43-23352 14/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #68 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1283. Rec 2AD ex USA 14/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-685 14/12/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 16/05/44.Transferred FEAF(USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 04/08/44. Aircraft intended service with 49th Fighter Group /Training Pool, PNG. Accident 08/03/45, when later with 110TRS 71st TRG landing accident when hydraulics failed . Repaired..
A29-686 P-40N-20-CU 43-23354 14/12/1943 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #69 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1284. Rec 2AD ex USA 14/12/1943. Renumbered RAAF A29-686 14/12/43. Rec 5AD Storage ex 2AD 05/06/44.Transferred FEAF(USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 04/08/44. Aircraft intended service with 49th Fighter Group /Training Pool, PNG. Issued to 7th FS/49fg with Group # 20 in Natural metal.
A29-687 P-40N-20-CU 43-23181 02/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #38 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1284. Rec 13ARD Garbutt ex USA 02/02/44. Renumbered RAAF A29-687 02/02/44. Rec 3AD ex 13ARD Garbutt 07/04/44. Rec 5AD Storage ex 3AD 06/06/44. Transferred FEAF(USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 04/08/44. Aircraft intended service with 49th Fighter Group /Training Pool, PNG.
A29-688 P-40N-20-CU 43-23183 02/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #39 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1284. Rec 13ARD Garbutt ex USA 02/02/44. Renumbered RAAF A29-687 02/02/44. Rec 3AD ex 13ARD Garbutt 29/03/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 3AD 28/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 25/08/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP to replace A29-622 01/09/44. Operational Loss 13/10/44 whilst carrying out a water craft sweep in Waroe Bay, Ceram, Netherlands East Indies, the aircraft was seen to pull away from a bombing attack, and was observed to turn on its back and dive into the sea and explode. It was evidentially assumed AAA. Pilot; P/O Peter Arkinson Serv#429992 was killed. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2090 dated 24/10/44 Allison V1710-99#36933.
A29-689 P-40N-20-CU 43-23187 02/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #41 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1256. Rec 13ARD Garbutt ex USA 02/02/44. Renumbered RAAF A29-689 02/02/44. Rec 3AD ex 13ARD Garbutt 07/04/44. Rec 5AD Storage ex 3AD 29/05/44. Transferred FEAF(USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 04/08/44. Aircraft intended service with 49th Fighter Group /Training Pool, PNG.
A29-690 P-40N-20-CU 43-23188 02/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #42 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1257. Rec 13ARD Garbutt ex USA 02/02/44. Renumbered RAAF A29-690 02/02/44. Rec 3AD ex 13ARD Garbutt 30/03/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 3AD to replace A29-654 14/06/44. Coded FA-Z. Rec 15ARD ex 82 Sqn RAAF 01/09/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD 12/09/44. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 22/02/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 04/04/45. Rec 6AD Storage ex 82 Sqn RAAF 01/10/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-99 Engine#43436.
A29-691 P-40N-20-CU 43-23189 02/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #43 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1258. Rec 13ARD Garbutt ex USA 02/02/44. Renumbered RAAF A29-691 02/02/44. Rec 3AD ex 13ARD Garbutt 13/04/44. Rec 15AR RP ex 3AD 28/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 25/08/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 25/08/44. Accident 1045hrs 12/10/44 had completed its landing run on Middleburg Strip and was taxying to the dispersal area along the strip when A29-691 on completing its landing run, overtook and ran into A29-670. Pilot A29-670 , F/Lt K B Smith Serv#407132 was not injured. Pilot A29-691, P/O L F Kilgariff Serv#407333 was not injured. Rec 11RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 04/11/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 11RSU Det 11/12/44. Accident 1505hrs 22/03/45 whilst taking off for a practice section formation, the engine cut out on reaching a height of 300 feet over the sea end of Wama Strip, Morotai(2.3 Degrees North/128.18 Degrees East). The aircraft was ditched and later sank. Pilot; Sgt Gregory Leigh Bushell Serv#440036 was slightly injured and picked up by ASR launch and was transferred to the 155th American Station Hospital suffering exposure and exhaustion. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2481 dated 04/04/45. Allison V1710-99#22850.
A29-692 P-40N-20-CU 43-23190 02/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #44 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1259. Rec 13ARD Garbutt ex USA 02/02/44. Renumbered RAAF A29-692 02/02/44. Rec 3AD ex 13ARD Garbutt 02/04/44. Rec 5AD Storage ex 3AD 28/05/44. Transferred FEAF(USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 29/07/44. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Aircraft intended service with 49th Fighter Group /Training Pool, PNG. Later 81st RS/71th TRG. Accident 08/01/45 when struck soft ground when parking. 82 RS. W/O as CL. (Crash landing).
A29-693 P-40N-20-CU 43-23192 02/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #45 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1260. Rec 13ARD Garbutt ex USA 02/02/44. Renumbered RAAF A29-692 02/02/44. Rec 3AD ex 13ARD Garbutt 05/04/44. Rec 5AD Storage ex 3AD 08/06/44. Transferred FEAF(USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 04/08/44. Aircraft intended service with 49th Fighter Group /Training Pool, PNG. Accident 24/02/45 Taxy accident with 82nd TRS/71st TRG.
A29-694 P-40N-20-CU 43-23194 02/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #46 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1261. Rec 13ARD Garbutt ex USA 02/02/44. Renumbered RAAF A29-693 02/02/44. Rec 3AD ex 13ARD Garbutt 12/04/44. Rec 5AD Storage ex 3AD 28/05/44. Transferred FEAF(USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 14/08/44. Issued to 7th FS/49th FG with Group #34 in Natural Metal.
A29-695 P-40N-20-CU 43-23198 02/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #49 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1264. Rec 13ARD Garbutt ex USA 02/02/44. Renumbered RAAF A29-695 02/02/44. Rec 3AD ex 13ARD Garbutt 07/04/44. Rec 5AD Storage ex 3AD 30/05/44. Transferred FEAF(USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 04/08/44. Issued to 7th FS/49thFG with Group #18. Later transferred 110thTRS/71st TRG. Accident 08/01/45 when struck soft ground when parking. Damaged 20/02/45 Philippines Islands, during enemy bombing , Repairable 110TRS.
A29-696 P-40N-20-CU 43-23204 02/02/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract AC34423, RAAF Case 200, Indent 2012A BPC RFDA-322A4, Diversion 566-A Aus#27 #47 Shipped Ex New York CV #?? MAC Air A29-1262. Rec 13ARD Garbutt ex USA 02/02/44. Renumbered RAAF A29-696 02/02/44. Rec 3AD ex 13ARD Garbutt 09/04/44. Rec 5AD Storage ex 3AD 28/05/44. Transferred FEAF(USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 04/08/44. Aircraft intended service with 49th Fighter Group /Training Pool, PNG. Later with 110th TRS/71st TRG. Accident on landing 24/02/45. Repaired.
A29-697 P-40N-20-CU 43-24221 09/04/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract W535-AC34423 Project#41444; RAAF Kittyhawk Indent 2270, vis RAAF RFDA-322A, Diversion 700-A RAAF Aircraft: Aus 38#1,Ex New York CV #260, as MAC-Air A29-1285, Rec 3AD Amberley 09/04/44. Renumbered A29-697 12/04/44. Rec 5AD Storage ex 3AD 29/05/44. Transferred FEAF(USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 04/08/44.
A29-698 P-40N-20-CU 43-24225 09/04/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract W535-AC34423 Project#41444; RAAF Kittyhawk Indent 2270, vis RAF RFDA-322A, Diversion 700-A RAAF Aircraft:Aus 38#2,Ex New York CV #260, as MAC-Air A29-1286, Rec 3AD Amberley 09/04/44. Renumbered A29-812 12/04/44 .Due to P-40N-20's included in BSC Release# P-40N-25 shipment, these aircraft again renumbered administratively to fit in P-40N-20 Refer A29-812 to 818 A29 Serial Block. Re-issued and renumbered as A29-698. Rec 5AD Storage ex 3AD 14/06/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 5AD 19/06/44. REc 22RSU ex 15ARD RP 18/09/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU Det 26/09/44. Operational Loss 02/10/44 whilst returning from an operational Watercraft Sweep around Misool Island. Following a failure of the fuel system, teh aircraft was forced landed on a sandbank in MacCluer Gulf, Dutch New Guinea. Pilot; F/O G B Downing Serv#424899 was uninjured and later picked up by a ASR Flight Catalina. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2037 dated 04/10/44. Allsion V1710-99#41319.
A29-699 P-40N-20-CU 43-24229 09/04/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract W535-AC34423 Project#41444; RAAF Kittyhawk Indent 2270, vis RAF RFDA-322A, Diversion 700-A RAAF Aircraft:Aus 38#3,Ex New York CV #260, as MAC-Air A29-1287, Rec 3AD Amberley 09/04/44. Renumbered A29-813 12/04/44. Due to P-40N-20's included in BSC Release# P-40N-25 shipment, these aircraft again renumbered administratively to fit in P-40N-20 Refer A29-812 to 818 A29 Serial Block. Re-issued and renumbered as A29-699. Rec 5AD Storage ex 3AD 14/06/44. Transferred FEAF(USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 04/08/44.
A29-700 P-40N-20-CU 43-24233 09/04/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract W535-AC34423 Project#41444; RAAF Kittyhawk Indent 2270, vis RAF RFDA-322A, Diversion 700-A RAAF Aircraft:Aus 38#4,Ex New York CV #260, as MAC-Air A29-1288, Rec 3AD Amberley ex USA 09/04/44. Renumbered A29-814 12/04/44 .Due to P-40N-20's included in BSC Release# P-40N-25 shipment, these aircraft again renumbered administratively to fit in P-40N-20 A29 Serial Blocks, Refer A29-812 to 818 A29 Serial Block. Re-issued and re-numbered as A29-700. Rec 15ARD ex 3AD 28/06/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP to replace A29-658 01/10/44. Coded FA-D. Incident 31/10/44 during offensive Sweep from Warmi to Meolaw DNG when aircraft was holed by AAA. Pilot; W/O Harrison was not injured. Rec 22RSU Det ex 82 Sqn RAAF 23/11/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 13/12/44. Rec 6AD Storage ex 82 Sqn RAAF 27/09/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-99 Engine#42186.
A29-701 P-40N-20-CU 43-24237 09/04/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract W535-AC34423 Project#41444; RAAF Kittyhawk Indent 2270, vis RAF RFDA-322A, Diversion 700-A RAAF Aircraft:Aus 38#5,Ex New York CV #260, as MAC-Air A29-1289, Rec 3AD Amberley 09/04/44. Renumbered A29-815 12/04/44 .Due to P-40N-20's included in BSC Release# P-40N-25 shipment, these aircraft again renumbered administratively to fit in P-40N-20 A29 Serial Blocks, refer A29-812 to 818 A29 Serial Block. Re-issued and renumbered as A29-701. Rec 15ARD RP ex 3AD 22/06/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 21/10/44. Rec 80 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU RP 24/10/44. Operational Incident 0712hrs 03/02/45, whilst making a low level deck run over Hatatabako Strip, Kage Bay accompanied with A29-647 flown by Wg Cdr Geoff Atherton, aircraft was damaged by AAA, but was able to fly the a/c back to Morotai Is. Pilot; F/Lt Roy Clayton Carroll Serv#405468 was not injured. Rec 11RSU Det ex 80 Sqn RAAF 09/02/45. Rec 14RSU RP ex 11RSU RP 26/04/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 14RSU RP 13/08/45. Coded FA-O. Rec 6AD Storage ex 82 Sqn RAAF 01/10/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-99 Engine#43342.
A29-702 P-40N-20-CU 43-24241 09/04/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract W535-AC34423 Project#41444; RAAF Kittyhawk Indent 2270, vis RAF RFDA-322A, Diversion 700-A RAAF Aircraft:Aus 38#6,Ex New York CV #260, as MAC-Air A29-1290, Rec 3AD Amberley 09/04/44. Renumbered A29-816 12/04/44 .Due to P-40N-20's included in BSC Release# P-40N-25 shipment, these aircraft again renumbered administratively to fit in P-40N-20 Refer A29-812 to 818 A29 Serial Block. Re-issued and renumbered as A29-702. Rec 5AD Storage ex 3AD 16/05/44. Rec 15ARD RP ex 5AD 08/10/44. Rec 22RSU RP ex 15ARD RP 22/10/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 02/11/44. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 08/03/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 21/03/45. Accident 1310hrs 13/07/45 prior to run over Labuan Strip on return from a operational flight, when selecting front fuel tank, the engine cut out and the airscrew windmilled. The aircraft was forced landed. Pilot; W/O J H Edward Serv#428445 was slightly injured. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 17/07/45. AMSE Approval to Write-off per File#9/16/2725 dated 21/07/45. Allsion V1710-99#43449.
A29-703 P-40N-20-CU 43-24245 09/04/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract W535-AC34423 Project#41444; RAAF Kittyhawk Indent 2270, vis RAF RFDA-322A, Diversion 700-A RAAF Aircraft:Aus 38#7,Ex New York CV #260, as MAC-Air A29-1291, Rec 3AD Amberley 09/04/44. Renumbered A29-817 12/04/44 .Due to P-40N-20's included in BSC Release# P-40N-25 shipment, these aircraft again renumbered administratively to fit in P-40N-20 A29 Serial Blocks, Refer A29-812 to 818 A29 Serial Block. Re-issued and renumbered as A29-703. Rec 5AD Storage ex 3AD 21/05/44. Transferred FEAF(USAAF) as part of reverse Lend Lease in accordance with File 9/42/157 dated 27/07/44 as advised. Rec 5AD ex 5AD Storage 31/07/44. Issued Forward Echelon USAAF FEAF(pool) ex 5AD Storage 04/08/44.
A29-704 P-40N-20-CU 43-24249 09/04/1944 Ordered on USAAF Contract W535-AC34423 Project#41444; RAAF Kittyhawk Indent 2270, vis RAF RFDA-322A, Diversion 700-A RAAF Aircraft:Aus 38#8,Ex New York CV #260, as MAC-Air A29-1292, Rec 3AD Amberley 09/04/44. Renumbered A29-818 12/04/44 .Due to P-40N-20's included in BSC Release# P-40N-25 shipment, these aircraft again renumbered administratively to fit in P-40N-20 A29 Serial Blocks, Refer A29-812 to 818 A29 Serial Block. Re-issued and renumbered as A29-704. Issued 15ARd RP ex 3AD 18/06/44. Accident 25/06/44, on route during ferry flight, when on landing at Atkinvale aircraft hit a cow. NFDs. Rec 13ARD RP ex 3AD 23/06/44.Rec 15ARD RP ex 13ARD Garbutt 26/07/44. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 15ARD RP to replace A29-665 01/10/44. Coded FA-M. Rec 22RSU RP ex 82 Sqn RAAF 08/03/45. Rec 82 Sqn RAAF ex 22RSU 21/03/45. Accident 1710hrs 13/07/45 when aircraft was being taxied from dispersal area, teh starboard undercarriage leg folded back, damaging starboard wingtip. Pilot; F/O T B Curlewis Serv#406194 was not injured. Rec 22RSU ex 82 Sqn RAAF 27/07/45. Rec 1RSU ex 22RSU 10/10/45. Rec 6AD Storage ex 1RSU 07/11/45. Cat E Storage 01/10/46. Authorised to Write-off 19/11/46. Passed to DAP 26/09/47. Completed 15/11/48. Allison V1710-99 Engine#43359.
     

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