06.12.2009, 04:42
Yep, the 4th RAAF Squadron (Pilot Officer John S. Archer) did manage a victory against an A6M2 over New Guinea on November 1942 near Gona.
The Wirraway were the first "fighters" to engage japanese aircraft over Rabaul in early 1942.
It was used as observation, recon, artillery coop, straffer, etc... over New Guinea and Salomons until the arrival of the Boomerang. It was then relegated to the trainer role, the role it was concieved for at the beginning.
The Wirraway were the first "fighters" to engage japanese aircraft over Rabaul in early 1942.
It was used as observation, recon, artillery coop, straffer, etc... over New Guinea and Salomons until the arrival of the Boomerang. It was then relegated to the trainer role, the role it was concieved for at the beginning.