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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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Service Numbers: O-661328
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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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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Sources
http://www.fold3.com/image/38640968/ MACR 16411 Details.
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/dbmacr.asp?MACR=16411&Submit=Go MACR bare bones.