Flying under the Sydney Harbour Bridge during World War 2

FLYING UNDER THE SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE
DURING WORLD WAR 2

THE YANKS DO IT
One Kittyhawk in about Feb/Mar 1942
Two Kittyhawks in May 1942

THE DUTCH OUTDO THE YANKS
Three aircraft of 18 Sqn NEI-AF, twice on 14 May 1942

THE AUSTRALIANS HAVE A GO AS WELL
24 Squadron RAAF Wirraways in early 1943
Lancaster "Q" for Queenie on 22 October 1943

Subject:   RAAF Flights (Unauthorised of course) under Sydney Harbour Bridge
Date:           Wed, 12 Apr 2000 08:55:18 +0930
From:          "David Vincent" <djvincent@chariot.net.au>

Hi Peter,

Came across your site for the first time tonight (I'm a casual and irregular browser) and haven't had a look at everything but thought I should add my comments about 'under the Bridge' flights.

In my book 'Mosquito Monograph' (published 1982) I recorded that three No. 94 Squadron Mosquitoes did it too, during V-P Day celebrations on 16/8/45.

I have some comments from one of the NavWs involved who wrote to me in recent years if you're interested. From memory there is some query on the number of Mossies involved which may have been four.

In addition, I mentioned in my chapter notes for the 94 Squadron chapter 'Q' Queenie's flight, also a couple of others, not all of which are substantiated. I heard three Airacobras in March '42 (these may be the Kittyhawks you recorded or vice versa?), a No. 22 Squadron Boston in June 1942 (is this a mis-ident for a Mitchell?) and three No. 21 Squadron Vengeances on 14/5/44. The last-named was confirmed by a WAG aboard one of the aircraft.

Hope this helps.

I'll go back to browsing now.

Regards,

Dave Vincent

Flying Under the Storey Bridge in Brisbane
during World War 2

209 Squadron RAF Sunderland flies under
the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1946