26 Mar Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina – 08436 Ditched on a mission to attack a Japanese convoy off Dyaul Island (Djaul). Two crew members died in the crash, seven crew members becam... Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas C-47A-20-DL (DC-3) – 42-23500 The Douglas C-47A transport plane departed North Borio Airstrip (Dobodura No. 15) at 14:51 hours to return to Port Moresby-Wards Field.... Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas C-47A-30-DL (DC-3) – 42-23695 Damaged beyond repair during landing at Mount Hagen-Kagamuga Airport, Papua New Guinea when cargo shifted in turbulence. Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas C-47A-50-DL (DC-3) – 42-24229 Damaged beyond repair at Nadzab, Papua New Guinea. Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas C-47A-35-DL (DC-3) – 42-23851 Ditched into Huon Gulf near Lae, Papua New Guinea following loss of power on both engines. Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas C-47A-30-DL (DC-3) – 42-23659 Both engines of the C-47A transport plane failed at 4,000 feet and the aircraft force landed in a swamp near Galley Reach and the Vanap... Continue reading