Dili

Crashed in the region of Dili while performing a reconnaissance mission. Failed to return to its base and no trace of the aircraft nor the 15 occupants was found.
Crew:
F/O A. Clark, pilot,
F/O G. M. Manning, copilot,
F/O T. T. Biltoft,
F/Lt H. R. Campbell,
F/O H. J. Clark,
F/O H. A. J. Jones,
F/Lt J. W. Rice,
F/O L. J. Brown,
F/Sgt C. A. R. Gamble,
Sgt H. Riley,
Passengers:
Lt A. F. Wilkins,
Sgt K. H. Bell,
Cpl A. L. Lilya,
Cpl J. A. Nicol,
Sgt K. M. Marshall.

The goal of the mission was to bomb stores. Approaching Dili, the twin engine airplane was attacked by the pilot of a Japanese Zero fighter. Bullets hit the tail and some instruments. The aircraft entered a dive and crashed into the sea 8 km offshore. All five occupants were killed.
Crew (2nd Squadron):
F/O Mervyn W. Johns, pilot,
P/O John F. Nixon, navigator,
Sgt Jack D. Horseman, wireless operator,
Sgt Keith Ross, air gunner,
Sgt Donald L. Tyler, air gunner.