SOLOMON, Rex Lindsay
Collision of two Beauforts A9-27 & A9-268 during dummy runs resulted in both aircraft crashing into the sea at Jervis Bay. The accident was filmed by Fox Movietone news and has been shown many times over the years. 9 crew members were killed.
Last Name
SOLOMON
Given Names
Rex Lindsay
Service Number
408149
Date of Birth
24/11/1921
Birth Location
Longford TAS.
Enlistment Date
03/01/1941
Enlistment Location
Hobart
1Wags Start Date
06/02/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 10
Intake Date
06/02/1941
Kill Date or Discharge Date
14/04/1943 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
BPU
Rank
Flying Officer
Operations
Killed in aircraft accident off Jervis Bay
Date of Death
14/04/1943
Age
21
Cemetery / Memorial
Sydney Memorial NSW buried at sea
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Star Pacific Star War medal 1939-45
Notes
Collision of two Beauforts A9-27 & A9-268 during dummy runs resulted in both aircraft crashing into the sea at Jervis Bay. The accident was filmed by Fox Movietone news and has been shown many times over the years. 9 crew members were killed.
Posting on Death
BPU
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
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