HUDSON INVOLVED
IN A LANDING ACCIDENT
AT MILLINGIMBI, NT
ON 7 MAY 1943

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On 7 May 1943, Mark III Hudson, A16-211 (BW751), of 2 Squadron RAAF, piloted by Mr. Hornby, was involved in a heavy landing at Millingimbi. The landing gear collapsed in this accident.

A16-211 was delivered to the RAAF in April 1942. It was converted to components in July 1943.

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to thank Phil Herdman of the Arnhem Land Historical Society for details on the above incident.

 

REFERENCE BOOK

"The Anson, Hudson & Sunderland in Australian Service"
by Stewart Wilson

 

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