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A swarm of aircraft fitters of No. 2 Squadron RAAF perform a 60-hourly inspection on one of the Squadron's Lockheed Hudsons, A16-244 (contractor's no 6497). On 4 November 1943, this Hudson, crewed by Flying Officer (FO) Reed, FO Allen and FO Carvosso and Flight Sergeant (Flt Sgt) Woof and Crow, had completed a mission escorting No. 457 Squadron RAAF Spitfire aircraft to Drysdale strip, when, upon landing, one of its tyres blew, causing the plane to ground loop. While the crew were uninjured, the damage caused to the Hudson's undercarriage, wheels and propellor was extensive. The following day, Hudson A16-199, carrying 2 Squadron's Engineering Officer, flew from Hughes to Drysdale 'to remove A16-244 from runway', while RAAF records state that the fuselage was subsequently abandoned.
A swarm of aircraft fitters of No. 2 Squadron RAAF perform a 60-hourly inspection on one of the Squadron's Lockheed Hudsons, A16-244 (contractor's no 6497). On 4 November 1943, this Hudson, crewed by
Lockheed Hudson bomber aircraft A16-57 of No. 2 Squadron RAAF in flight. The squadron's withdrawal to Darwin from Koepang began on 18 February 1942, with many 2 Squadron Hudsons arriving at Darwin on
RAAF Lockheed Hudson bomber aircraft, possibly at RAAF Station Richmond after being assembled by No 2 Aircraft Depot (AD), following their receipt in component form from America. Hudsons were also ass
Assembly of Lockheed Hudsons at RAAF Station Richmond being undertaken by members of No 2 Aircraft Depot (2 AD), after being received in component form from America. Hudsons were also assembled at No
RAAF Lockheed Hudson aircraft A16-35 in flight near Sydney Heads. Delivered to the RAAF on 9 February 1940, this Hudson served with No. 1 Squadron RAAF in Western Java during the Japanese onslaught of
A crew of No. 2 (Hudson) Squadron RAAF, in front of one of the Squadron's aircraft. Left to right: Sergeant (Sgt) W. Graham of Sydney, NSW; Pilot Officer (PO) J. Montgomery of Brisbane, Qld; Squadron
