Trip Leader - Tony Middleditch
Trip Name:
50th Anniversary Beaufort Bomber Search
Trip Leaders:
Tony Middleditch Assistant Trip leader Michael Martin
Date of Trip:
Sat 25 March, 2023
Time:
8:30 am
Limit:
8
Standard:
Medium
Fuel Requirements:
Full standard tank (160km approx)
Radio:
UHF 10
Equipment:
Standard recovery equipment. Well maintained vehicle. Genuine AT tyres with plenty of tread. BYO lunch & refreshments, no facilities en route. Warm / wet weather clothing just in case. No pets please.
Details:
RAAF Beaufort, A9-228 departed Mount Gambier on 4 June 1945 for East Sale on a long range sea reconnaissance and night astro-navigation exercise. Instead it headed north east, over Albury and then flew in the direction of the Victorian Alps, ultimately crashing into Mt. Tawonga. TLCCV members will attempt to locate the wreckage site & view the associated memorial plaques whilst traversing numerous 4WD tracks.
Contact Details:
trips-anniversary-50@tlccv.com.au
