This Day in History: 1939-11-29

de Havilland DH.60 Moth A7-62 operated by 1 Flying Training School RAAF crashed 3 miles west of Point Cook, Victoria on 29 November 1939. The aircraft spun into the ground inverted after the wing collapsed. Both crew members – Flying Officer R T Vincent and Pilot Officer J R Whitford – were killed. Flying Officer Vincent’s funeral, with full air force honours, was held on 22 December 1939 at Highton Cemetry, Geelong. Sources: ADF-Serials; aviation-safety.net website