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Inquest Into Dakota Airmen Crash At Canberra
The Canberra inquest heard the deaths of four airmen officers Hector Neilson Lonald, Noel Heathcote Charlton, Ian Alexander Mackvil, and Maxwell Coombe. The Dakota crashed at Duntroon after a night flying exercise. Coroner F C Keane will resume hearings, with evidence detailing engine damage, prior repairs, and post mortem findings.
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Hector Neil] fasLonald
Narravundah
Noel Heathcote Charlton
Queanbeyan
Ian Alexander Mackvil
Williamstown
Victoria
Maxwell Charles Coombe
Jones Island
Taree
Canberra
F. C. P. Keane
Duntroon
Gordon 51 Smythe
RAAF
Fairbeirn
Gunner Williams
Department of Civil Aviation
Rex Dalrymple Stair
Civil
Charles William Ramsay
Wiennoit
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Canberra Community Hospital
MacDonald