CRASH OF A WIRRAWAY
IN EDWARD RIVER NEAR DENILIQUIN
ON 27 OCTOBER 1942

"Doug" Bell of 7SFTS RAAF flew up the Edward River in his Wirraway on 27 October 1942. He crashed into the river and was killed.

In Memory of

JOHN DOUGLAS BELL

Leading Aircraftman
409885
Royal Australian Air Force
who died on
Tuesday, 27th October 1942. Age 23.

Son of John Matthew and Alice Bell, of Ararat. Presbyterian

ARARAT GENERAL CEMETERY, Victoria, Australia
Grave Reference/Panel Number:    Plot. Grave 3901.

Some of the above information on this crash was given to me by Wally Dalitz on 12 September 1999.

Can anyone help me with more information?

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This page first produced 12 September 1999

This page last updated 21 February 2020