He was shot down but managed to evade capture , and returned to safety nine days after being reported missing .
In February 1942 , Lerew led a low - level bombing raid on enemy shipping in New Guinea that set two vessels on fire .
Lerew was shot down but managed to evade capture , and returned to safety nine days after being reported missing .
In February 1942 , Lerew led a low - level bombing raid on enemy shipping in New Guinea that set two vessels on fire .