MEMBERS of the 31st Infantry Battalion Association and Ingham community members paid their annual tribute to the 12 United States airmen who died on December 18, 1942, when their B24D Liberator bomber crashed on Hinchinbrook Island. The aircraft, code-named the “Texas Terror,” was heading to Iron Range on Cape York when it crashed.
Also in attendance were visitors from Townsville, and Charters Towers.
The Ingham community erected a memorial plaque in 1999, and a local committee has worked earnestly over the years to ensure this part of Ingham’s military history will not be forgotten.
3st Battalion Assn Ingham Branch President, Felix Reitano has arranged a video of this year’s Commemoration Ceremony Sunday 15th December 2024 here:-
Also, photo taken with Peter Maltby’s camera also attached.
Regards,
Felix Reitano
Gathering of Assn Members with Ingham Community members at the
“Texas Terror” Commemoration Sun 15th December
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Part of the Wreckage on Hinchinbrook Island showing the “Texas Terror” Code Name
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Identification Marks on the Wreckage on Hinchinbrook Island.
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Cross with the Crewmens names