ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 139259
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Thursday 7 June 1945 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  North American P-51K-10-NT Mustang Mk IV |
| Owner/operator: | 86 Sqn RAAF |
| Registration: | A68-506 |
| MSN: | 111-30615 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Bohle River Airfield, QLD -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| RAAF Bohle River, Queensland |
The first Mustang for 86 Squadron based at Bohle River airfield, A68-506 arrived at Bohle River on 5 July 1945 on transfer from 84 Squadron. The first Mustang on actual allotment from 6 AD arrived on 7 July 1945. Unfortunately the aircraft's tail-wheel retracted after landing and the tail was damaged.
Pilot was F/O W G Bromhead 86Sqn. To 3 AD for storage 07/11/45. To DAP for disposal 10/12/48
Sources:
https://www.ozatwar.com/7jul45.htm_
http://www.adf-gallery.com.au//2a68.shtml
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2011 23:40 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 19-Jan-2012 05:52 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator] |
| 09-Jun-2022 22:29 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location, Narrative] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation