42-4287
P-39D 42-4287, 67th FS, 347th FG, 13th AF, lost on strafing mission over Guadalcanal from Henderson Field, formated at rendevous, disappeared between then and landing back at base, victim of AA fire, A/C fragments later ID'd. 15th Oct 42. KIA. MACR 602.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Service Numbers: O-432011
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands | 15 October 1942 | lost on strafing mission over Guadalcanal from Henderson Field, formated at rendevous, disappeared between then and landing back at base, victim of AA fire, A/C fragments later ID'd. 15th Oct 42. KIA. MACR 602. |
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Assigned |
Honiara International Airport (HIR), Kukum Highway, Lungga, Solomon Islands | Assigned 67th FS, 347th FG, 13th AF. | |
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Manufactured |
Wheatfield, NY, USA | Built at Bell, Buffalo, New york, USA. |
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Sources
http://www.fold3.com/image/38296830/ MACR 602 Details.
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/dbmacr.asp?MACR=602 MACR bare bones.
http://usaafdata.com/?q=search ASN / Homestate Details.