41-7043

P-39D 41-7043, 70th FS, 347th FG, 13th AF. Lost in mid air collision on local altitude training flight. 13th Oct 43. Colided with Martin B-26B Marauder 41-17590, 70th BS, 38th BG, no bail outs observed from either A/C, 7 KIFA. MACR 16411.

P-39D Pilot 2nd Lt Earl W Kennamer.

B-26B Crew: Pilot 1st Lt Richard T Otis, Co pilot 1st Lt Thomas O'Connor

2nd Lt Merlin C Douglass, 2nd Lt Charles S Drewyour, S/Sgt Coleman D Ramsey, Pfc Howard G Spencer, Pvt Jack J Howard.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Service Numbers: O-661328
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Crashed

Tai Island, Fiji 13 October 1943 Lost in mid air collision on local altitude training flight. 13th Oct 43. Colided with Martin B-26B Marauder 41-17590, 70th BS, 38th BG, no bail outs observed from either A/C, 7 KIFA. MACR 16411.

Assigned

Nadi, Fiji Assigned 70th FS, 347th FG, 13th AF.

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