ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 86210
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| Date: | Tuesday 27 January 1953 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Gloster Meteor F Mk.8 |
| Owner/operator: | 77 Sqn RAAF |
| Registration: | A77-15 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 3 miles E of Sinmak -
 North Korea
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Kimpo, Korea |
| Kimpo, Korea | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A77-15 (ex-RAF Meteor F.8 WE911) Delivered to RAF 05/02/51. Transferred to RAAF 19/02/51. Served in Korea with 77 Squadron RAAF. Named "Elyana". Squadron Leader Wilson was wounded in this aircraft in 09/51 when cannon fragments entered the cockpit, he managed to get the aircraft back to Kimpo. Confirmed one air-to-air "kill" on 01/12/51; shot down a MiG-!5
On 06/02/52 searching low level for F/Lt Hannan who was in A77-616, Sgt Phillip Zupp was hit by ground fire blowing off his canopy and inflicting injuries to his face. Returned to Kimpo and landed safely
Failed to return after a ground attack mission after attack run on two tunnels 3 miles east of Sinmak, (North) Korea, and was last seen climbing away from target area on 27/01/53. Crew; Flying Officer Francis H G Booth (RAF Exchange pilot) missing, presumed KIA.
Formally Struck off charge 18/03/53 as "missing in action"
Sources:
http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/showthread.php?t=26304
http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/korea/reports/air/korwald_info_1977.htm
www.adf-serials.com.au/2a77.shtml
http://www.aviationbanter.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=55206&d=1334750387
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinmak_Station
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2013 13:00 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Operator, Location, Country, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 12-Mar-2013 13:42 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Aircraft type] |
| 04-Apr-2013 08:25 | Nepa | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator] |
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