TBF-1 Avenger Bureau Number 06117

USN
USS Saratoga
VT-12

 

Pilot  Ensign Stephen A. Nyarady, 121489 LT (rescued)
Crew  ARM2C S. H. Wright (rescued)
Crew  AOM2C H. J. Burrus (rescued)
Crashed  November 2, 1943

Mission History
Took off from USS Saratoga, on a strike against Buka Airfield. Crashed overboard on take off. All three of the crew were rescued.

References
Thanks to Ted Darcy for additional crew details

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