Aircraft from HMAS Sydney took part in a search for the crew of a downed American B-29 Bomber in the sea off Chinnampo, Korea. Sydney’s planes provided cover for an seaplane that landed to recover 4 of the crew. Later in the day HMAS Murchison recued another airman after a Firefly from HMAS Sydney saw flashes from the survivors signalling mirror.
Australian Naval History on 23 October 1951
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