No Marksman. Here is another clue just for you.
One of the fatalities was a "grunt" officer.
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One of the fatalities was a "grunt" officer.
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Doug
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The Loss of the light cruiser Perth in the Battle of the Sundra Strait, only four survivors The Perth and Us Ship Houston took on 75 Japanese ships.
HMAS Perth was torpedoed.
HMAS Perth was torpedoed.
Still no luck Manpa.
One of the survivors was awarded a bravery medal.
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One of the survivors was awarded a bravery medal.
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Doug
THE 4 SMYTHE BROTHERS
All four boys enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces (A.I.F.) soon after the outbreak of WWI in 1914.
All four boys enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces (A.I.F.) soon after the outbreak of WWI in 1914.
Negative Marksman, look a bit closer to home and about sixty years later.
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The area where this event occurred gained their independence in 1975.
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Do these names play a part ?
PNG
kiaps
PNG
kiaps
xcvator said:
Yes to PNG and no to kiaps. It was called Territory of Papua New Guinea when the event occurred.
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Info I've got is vague, Aug 28th 1972 Flight A4-223 from RAAF Squadron 38 was reported missing. Wreckage was located Aug 31 with four survivors, all aircrew were killed. Wreckage located at Korpera River, PNG.
The crash of a DHC-4 Caribou in Papua New Guinea on this day was probably the most tragic accident in RAAF history. Aircraft A4-233, one of a pair of Caribous detached semi-permanently from No 38 Squadron, was returning PNG school cadets from their annual training camp when it went missing on a flight from Lae to Port Moresby . Despite a large-scale air search, it was not until three days later that four schoolboy survivors were located, having attempted to walk out for assistance. They were able to direct rescuers to the crash site at Kudjeru Gap, near Wau, and a fifth schoolboy was winched out of the thick jungle, only to die later. The Caribous crew of three, plus a ground liaison officer from the Army, and 21 school cadets had all been killed in the disaster.
The crash of a DHC-4 Caribou in Papua New Guinea on this day was probably the most tragic accident in RAAF history. Aircraft A4-233, one of a pair of Caribous detached semi-permanently from No 38 Squadron, was returning PNG school cadets from their annual training camp when it went missing on a flight from Lae to Port Moresby . Despite a large-scale air search, it was not until three days later that four schoolboy survivors were located, having attempted to walk out for assistance. They were able to direct rescuers to the crash site at Kudjeru Gap, near Wau, and a fifth schoolboy was winched out of the thick jungle, only to die later. The Caribous crew of three, plus a ground liaison officer from the Army, and 21 school cadets had all been killed in the disaster.
You are absolutely correct Manpa.
The RAAFs worst peacetime airdisaster
August 26, 2017ianloftus
This coming week marks the 45th anniversary of the RAAFs worst peacetime air disaster, the crash of a Caribou transport aircraft from 38 Squadron in Papua New Guineas Morobe province on 28 August 1972.With 29 on board (three RAAF crew and 26 passengers) the aircraft disappeared en-route from Lae to Port Moresby.
Most of the passengers were PNG high school cadets from the 35th Cadet Battalion, returning home from their annual cadet camp in Lae. They were accompanied by an Australian Army officer and a Cadet officer, also from Australia.
Despite an intensive search by RAAF, Army and civilian aircraft, the Caribou remain undiscovered for several days due to its remote location and extensive tree canopy.
A searching Army Sioux helicopter located several survivors who had walked from the crash site. RAAF Iroquois were called, and the survivors were able to lead crew to the crash site, which was near the crest of a ridge. The survivors were evacuated by helicopter that evening.
Only four of those onboard survived, all cadets.Excerpts from the official RAAF Inquiry (see picture) name those on board and describe their fate.
Army engineers were able to construct a temporary helipad near the crash site, and Iroquois helicopters ferried investigators and others in and out over the coming weeks. A cross was erected on the helipad before the site was abandoned.
A memorial service is held each year at de la Salle High School at Bomana, near Port Moresby, where most of the cadets were students.
Cadet Patrick Tau-Gau received the bravery medal for getting the injured out of the crashed aircraft.
Capt R D Loftus was the Army Ground Liaison officer on board.
I couldn't get a copy of the better article of this aircrash as it was originally found on the Herald Sun media site.
Over to you Manpa. :Y:
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Doug
The RAAFs worst peacetime airdisaster
August 26, 2017ianloftus
This coming week marks the 45th anniversary of the RAAFs worst peacetime air disaster, the crash of a Caribou transport aircraft from 38 Squadron in Papua New Guineas Morobe province on 28 August 1972.With 29 on board (three RAAF crew and 26 passengers) the aircraft disappeared en-route from Lae to Port Moresby.
Most of the passengers were PNG high school cadets from the 35th Cadet Battalion, returning home from their annual cadet camp in Lae. They were accompanied by an Australian Army officer and a Cadet officer, also from Australia.
Despite an intensive search by RAAF, Army and civilian aircraft, the Caribou remain undiscovered for several days due to its remote location and extensive tree canopy.
A searching Army Sioux helicopter located several survivors who had walked from the crash site. RAAF Iroquois were called, and the survivors were able to lead crew to the crash site, which was near the crest of a ridge. The survivors were evacuated by helicopter that evening.
Only four of those onboard survived, all cadets.Excerpts from the official RAAF Inquiry (see picture) name those on board and describe their fate.
Army engineers were able to construct a temporary helipad near the crash site, and Iroquois helicopters ferried investigators and others in and out over the coming weeks. A cross was erected on the helipad before the site was abandoned.
A memorial service is held each year at de la Salle High School at Bomana, near Port Moresby, where most of the cadets were students.
Cadet Patrick Tau-Gau received the bravery medal for getting the injured out of the crashed aircraft.
Capt R D Loftus was the Army Ground Liaison officer on board.
I couldn't get a copy of the better article of this aircrash as it was originally found on the Herald Sun media site.
Over to you Manpa. :Y:
Cheers
Doug
Thanks Doug, that one took a little research to nut out and I still wasn't all that confident.
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I have significant links to railway history
Where am I?
I have significant links to railway history
Sorry Megsy, not Flinders st Station
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A significant wartime speech was made here.
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A significant wartime speech was made here.
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Terowie Railway Station, SA.
Whilst changing trains in Terowie on 20 March 1942, United States General Douglas MacArthur made his famous speech regarding the Battle of the Philippines in which he said: "I came out of Bataan and I shall return". The event is commemorated by a plaque on the platform.
Whilst changing trains in Terowie on 20 March 1942, United States General Douglas MacArthur made his famous speech regarding the Battle of the Philippines in which he said: "I came out of Bataan and I shall return". The event is commemorated by a plaque on the platform.
Correct Megsy, over to you.
terowie is now classed as a historical town, population diminished rapidly when the. Rail line went to Peterborough. Many moons ago I used to call on a store there, it was a converted house, 1st room was men and boyswear, 2nd room ladies and girls wear, 3rd room toys and books, 4th room was housewares and back room and shed was hardware and plumbing. Derek Skinner was the owner and if I recall correctly he didn't get a hot water system for his adjacent home until about 1995.
terowie is now classed as a historical town, population diminished rapidly when the. Rail line went to Peterborough. Many moons ago I used to call on a store there, it was a converted house, 1st room was men and boyswear, 2nd room ladies and girls wear, 3rd room toys and books, 4th room was housewares and back room and shed was hardware and plumbing. Derek Skinner was the owner and if I recall correctly he didn't get a hot water system for his adjacent home until about 1995.
Ok Megsy.
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I am part of recent history, I am not Australian but have business interests in Australia
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Xcvator, funny!
Looking for a particular person rather than a country.
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