4 July 1945 - Collision of two Kittyhawks just north of Townsville

4 JULY 1945
COLLISION OF TWO KITTYHAWKS
JUST NORTH OF TOWNSVILLE

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Kittyhawk

Two Kittyhawks from 86 Squadron RAAF, piloted by Flying Officer G. Strout and Pilot Officer P.R. Evans collided in mid air just north of Townsville on 4 July 1945 during a cross-over-turn. F/O Strout made a forced landing at Garbutt airfield and P/O Evans force landed at Bohle River airfield. Neither pilot was injured. The Court of Enquiry offered cautionary advice.

REFERENCE BOOK

"Aircraft of the RAAF 1921- 71"
By Geoffrey Pentland & Peter Malone

"86 Squadron 1943-45 - Men, Kittyhawks and Mustangs"
By Peter F. Howard

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