CRASH OF A P-40E KITTYHAWK
AT WILLIAMTOWN? AIRFIELD, NSW
IN ABOUT FEBRUARY 1942

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In about February 1942, a USAAF P-40E Kittyhawk, Serial No. #41-553, piloted by G.D.G. Holson, overshot the runway at Williamtown airfield in New South Wales, when the pilot applied excessive brakes. The aircraft suffered extensive damage to the wing, undercarriage, and airscrew.

The US Air Force record shows this crash happened at Williamstown, with an "s". I've assumed it happened at Williamtown in New South Wales.

REFERENCE

Document prepared by 1st Lt. Elmore G. Brown, titled:-

"Headquarters, USA Air Forces in Australia
A-4. Aircraft Movements Status & Statistics Section
Location and Status of Damaged Aircraft in Australia"

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