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  TBM-3E Avenger Bureau Number 69066  
USMC
USS Ticonderoga (CV-14)
VT-87

Pilot  Ens John Brega (rescued)
Gunner
 ? (rescued)
Radio
 ?
(rescued)
Ditched  August 13, 1945

Mission History
Took off from USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) on a mission over the Tokyo area. Damaged, ditched in Tokyo Bay.

Rescue
The entire crew was rescued by OA-10A 44-34075 piloted by 1st Lt Charles Oates, code named "Playmate 97".

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009

 

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