CRASH OF AN AVRO ANSON
AT LAKES ENTRANCE, VIC
ON 11 MAY 1943

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On 11 May 1943, RAAF Avro Anson AX425  from GRS ( General Reconnaissance School) Bairnsdale made a forced landing at Lakes Entrance in Victoria. The pilot was Pilot Officer D. Strachan.

22 Repair and Salvage Unit RAAF were sent from Werribee to salvage the Anson. This was the first salvage operation for the newly formed group. The salvage party was led by  Flight Lieutenant Coles.

 

Can anyone help me with more information on this crash?

 

REFERENCE

"Units of the Royal Australian Air Force - A Concise History"
Volume 7 - Maintenance Units

 

 

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