Fairey III crash, Dec 7, 1942 (2 killed), Waitara Taranak...
Fairey III accident on December 7, 1942 near Waitara Taranaki Regional Council, New Zealand with 2 fatalities.
- Date: December 7, 1942
- Aircraft: Fairey III
- Location: Waitara Taranaki Regional Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
A RNZAF Fairey Gordon of 1 OTU was lost while on a drogue towing detail from New Plymouth Airport and crashed into the sea off Waitara on 7 December 1942. Sgt Morey's body was found later, but LAC Davies was never found.