BM647

Hello Scott

I have “Defeat to Victory” the unofficial history of 453 Squadron RAAF and it does not show BM647 amongst the serials allocated to the squadron (it lists all known squadron aircraft codes and serials from the Brewster Buffalos in the Far East up to the post-war Spitfire XIV’s) – I know from M&S that it shows FACE on 28-8-42, which I presume is Sgt D H Steele of Heathpool, South Australia. Born Adelaide 20 April 1922 – Killed in flying accident 28 August 1942. The only statement being “Sgt David Steele was killed when he crashed near the base on 28 August”, the base of course being Drem.

Why the serial is missing from the list I have no idea as it is based on the ORB – Unfortunately that part of the 453 Squadron does not appear to be digitised and available on screen from the National Archives of Australia (unless someone can advise otherwise) – the ORB on line appears to be from Malaya, including some interesting handwritten stuff and from about October 1943 and covers the period in 125 Wing (hence my interest). 🙂

cheers

Allan