ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 139436
Last updated: 21 May 2013
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Date:27-AUG-1962
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic B47G model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Bell 47G-2
Operator:RAAF
Registration: A1-561
C/n / msn: 2561
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:0
Airplane damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:Mount Stradbroke, Queensland -   Australia
Phase: Landing
Nature:Military
Departure airport:RAAF Amberley, Queensland
Destination airport:Mount Stradbroke, Queensland
Narrative:
Delivered 24/10/60. Crashed 27/08/62. Undershot a landing pad near Mt Stradbroke, Queensland; crashed then caught fire after sliding down the hill. One of the two persons on board (Officer Cadet A. Marshall) subsequently died of his injuries on 05/10/62.

The 2 crew members were Squadron Leader H. McLoughlin & Officer Cadet A. Marshall.

Sources:
http://www.adf-serials.com/3a1.shtml
http://www.adf-gallery.com.au/gallery/Sioux-A1-561/WNROArmyPC0002SiouxA1_561EdcRS3Y4AmbC1961Cr27Aug62


Revision history:

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23-Oct-2011 14:48 Dr. John Smith Added
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