Royal Netherlands East Indies Air Force - ML-KNIL

North American B-25 Mitchell

Crashed in unknown circumstances near Kroya, killing all eight crew members. Crew (18th Squadron): George Edward Durand, Johan Wilhelm Gerharz, Reinier Emil Jessurun 5. Thanks to Bert van Willigenburg for his contribution. Source & photos: http://www.dornierdo24k.nl/

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

The airplane was completing a flight from Batavia to Bandung, carrying 24 passengers and a crew of two. While descending to Bandung Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with clouds and rain falls. In poor visibility, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Burangrang. The wreckage was found 23 days later and all 26 occupants were killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

The last radio contact was recorded some 15 minutes prior to the ETA at Cairns Airport. While descending, the twin engine aircraft hit a hill and crashed in the Daintree National Park, near Mossman, some 65 km northwest of Cairns. SAR operations were suspended after few days as no trace of the aircraft nor the 20 occupants was found. Eventually, the wreckage was found in January 1989 in an isolated and mountainous area. All 20 occupants were killed, among them two civilians. Crew: 1st Lt H. J. H. Daanen, pilot, Sgt W. A. Torn, copilot, Sgt E. Kerdijk, wireless operator, Sgt J. F. Damwijk, flight engineer. Passengers: 1st Lt R. T. H. Braakensiek, H. P. Levy, B. van Aken, O. Leyding, R. J. Salm, J. S. Zwart, Sgt A. C. Scholte, Sgt M. Boogerman, M. J. Straub, S/L Leslie Roy Dawson, Lt Horace William Hammond Armstrong, 2nd Lt J. R. L. Lebeu, 2nd Lt R. E. J. Boereboom, 2nd Lt S. Jacob, Mrs Waas, Mrs Wakemaw.

North American B-25 Mitchell

While approaching the Langgur Airport, the B-25 Mitchell was shot down by the pilot of a Japanese fighter and crashed. At least one crew member was killed. Crew (18th Squadron): F/Sgt Thomas Hugh Barclay.

North American B-25 Mitchell

Shot down while on a bombing raid and crashed into the sea off Timor. All six crew members were killed.

North American B-25 Mitchell

Crashed in unknown circumstances on Kai Island while performing a maritime patrol flight. All six crew were killed.

North American B-25 Mitchell

En route, crew was forced to ditch the aircraft into the Pacific Ocean. A crew was rescued while all three others were killed. The reason of the occurrence is unknown.

North American B-25 Mitchell

Engaged in a bombing mission in the region of Kupang, the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire and crashed in Tenau, killing all five occupants.

North American B-25 Mitchell

The aircraft christened 'The Flying Dutchman' from 18 Squadron of the Netherlands East Indies Air Force (NEI-AF/ KNIL) was damaged after running off the runway in a downwind landing at Batchelor airfield in the Northern Territory. There were no casualties. Source: http://www.ozatwar.com/ozcrashes/nt138.htm

North American B-25 Mitchell

Overran on landing at Batchelor Airfield when the nose wheel and flaps refused to work after an evening bombing raid to Laha and Ambon. All crewmen were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Source: http://www.ozatwar.com/ozcrashes/nt139.htm