CRASH LANDING OF A WIRRAWAY
AT BATHURST ISLAND MISSION, NT
ON 13 SEPTEMBER 1943

On 13 September 1943, Wirraway A20-605 overturned whilst landing at Bathurst Island Mission in the Northern Territory.

W/O T. E. Willcox sustained concussion, shock and abrasions whilst flying as a photographer in the Wirraway.

REFERENCES

1 PRU ORB entry

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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This page first produced 20 February 2020

This page last updated 20 February 2020