UK2 EE851 Supermarine SpitfireMkVC 1943-07-10 GoodenoughIsland.jpg

"Joseph Testagrose" wrote in message
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A58-144 EE851

Rec 1AD ex UK 20/04/43. Rec 79Sqn RAAF 28/05/43. Coded UP-O. Accident
0935Hrs 10/07/43, during high altitude test flight over base Vivigani,
Goodenough Island, the engine cut-out at 36000ft, resulting in deadstick
wheels up landing at non matted portion of strip. Aircraft overshot strip on
landing and touched down on southern end. Pilot was Sgt McKellar Ser#403681.
Aircraft extensively damaged, though pilot un-hurt. Rec 26 RSU ex 79Sqn RAAF
15/07/43. Alloted to 15ARD ex 26RSU 15/07/43. AMSE Approval per
File#9/16/952 Min#7 23/08/43. RR Merlin M46 #93761. This particular aircraft
was flown mostly by Unit CO, S/Ldr Rawlinson previously.



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Cheers

Dave Kearton