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Post by saratoga on Feb 7, 2018 17:12:51 GMT 12
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Post by baz62 on Feb 7, 2018 17:22:03 GMT 12
Ha ha yes they had a bit of trouble bringing down that Auster. Not surprising since they are basically a tubular frame with a bit of fabric around it and an engine up front. Couldn't hit the pilot as there wasn't one. I'd imagine the 20mm cannons from the Sea Fury were what did the trick! (Note to self.....keep eyes peeled for Sea Furys while flying Austers)
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 7, 2018 18:06:18 GMT 12
Gee that is a series of embarrassments right there for the RAAF, and worst of all having to get the Navy to do your job....
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Post by planecrazy on Feb 7, 2018 21:09:15 GMT 12
Wonder if the Auster wreckage was recovered or located at least?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 7, 2018 21:23:12 GMT 12
It's probably in Baz's shed with all the rest of the Auster wreckage
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Post by Mustang51 on Feb 7, 2018 22:47:12 GMT 12
Look at use of Austers by RAAF in combat zones, lots of stories there
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Post by baz62 on Feb 8, 2018 17:49:32 GMT 12
It's probably in Baz's shed with all the rest of the Auster wreckage Steady..............
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Post by agalbraith on Feb 9, 2018 5:59:58 GMT 12
Great story, always loved reading about that incident!
LOL, Dave you might be right, I better check for him. Baz is correct, there was not a lot to shoot down. However I bet she flew about for much of that time riddled with holes.....
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