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For the next three months he was second pilot on a Hudson engaged
on patrols and escort work, during which time they sighted a
Japanese Mitsubishi aircraft and bombed a Japanese submarine with
no results.

On July 7th, 1943 Flying Officer Eady was 2nd pilot
of a Hudson engaged on flare dropping over Kahili airfield
in South Bougainville. The aircraft did not return to its base
and the crew were classified as missing. F/O Eady's death has
since been presumed to have occurred on that date. The other
members of the crew were - F/L W.O. Rutherford (Pilot),
Sgt. L.G. Smith (N), Sgt. W.C. Lankshear (WOAG), Sgt. J.R. McDougall
(WOAG).

792 hours.
5/2/6127 A.S.2.

Mr. E.A. Eady (F)
23 Selwyn Avenue,
Mission Bay,
AUCKLAND.