Another Unusual Advice Request

r10crw · Post by **r10crw** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 1:25 pm

My fathers uncle was killed in Papua New Guinea way back some time in the late 60's or 70's in a helicopter accident.

Now, we dont remember when and at the time we had Cine8 footage showing the wreckage. We think his body was taken down from the mountain and a memorial put up or grave in Port Moresby but really everything is a little vague, one uncle thinks he was buried at the crash site.

Im heading out there for work and would like to track the grave down. I searched on line but not had any luck and we have no contact with his family.

His wife (Audrey) died a few years ago and his daughter, first name Brenda, moved down south with an Englishman around 30 years back with no contact since.

All we know is that his name was William Wallace, he piloted helicopters as a contractor for oil companies down there. He was ex forces and I believe a squadron leader.

Would anyone have an idea on where to start with something like this?

hendeg · Post by **hendeg** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 1:42 pm

Facebook sharing? 6 degrees of separation.

istoo · Post by **istoo** » Thu Jun 30, 2016 8:54 pm

The CAA I think keep accident reports historically, not sure how well the whole world is covered though.

I am sure tut, renmuir and the flighty lot will know more

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r10crw · Post by **r10crw** » Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:04 am

Thanks guys, yeah facebook may be worth a shot.

We did start going through the CAA reports but there are a lot! Trying to get dad to remember what he can so we have something more to go on. He was sure 68 but now he thinks well into the seventies. Im dreadful with dates but can usually narrow things down to the year, not looking forward if this memory is my future!

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Fri Jul 01, 2016 9:00 am

Have a mate who is an air accident investigator, he may have access to records. Will link you up.

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