42-4290
P-39K 42-4290, 12th FS, 18th FG, 13th AF, lost on SBD escort mission, SBD's were on mission to bomb shipping in channel near New Georgia, A/C possibly shot down by E/A, an unconnected P-38 pilot noted a bail out transmission which may have been pilot Capt Frederick C Burbank. 5 miles NE shore. 15th Jan 43. KIA. MACR 604.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Service Numbers: O-431115
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
5 miles NE off New Georgia, Solomon Islands | 15 January 1943 | Lost on SBD escort mission, SBD's were on mission to bomb shipping in channel near New Georgia, A/C possibly shot down by E/A, an unconnected P-38 pilot noted a bail out transmission which may have been pilot Capt Frederick C Burbank. 5 miles NE shore. 15th Jan 43. KIA. MACR 604. |
Assigned |
Honiara International Airport (HIR), Kukum Highway, Lungga, Solomon Islands | Assigned 12th FS, 18th FG, 13th AF. | |
Manufactured |
Wheatfield, NY, USA | Built by Bell, Buffalo, New York, USA. |
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Sources
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/dbmacr.asp?MACR=604 MACR 604 bare bones.
http://www.fold3.com/image/38296242/ MACR 604 Details.
http://usaafdata.com/?q=search ASN Detail.
http://www.fold3.com/image/310762356/ State of Arizona casualty list WWII - Home county / state Details.