USAAF
5th AF
22nd BG
38th BS
Roy Grinell 2005
Pilot Lt. James F. Muri
Co-Pilot Lt. J. Moore
Force Landed June 4, 1942
Mission History
Took of from Midway to attack Japanese forces off Midway. Releasing a torpedo at Akagi, it flew down the flight deck nearly grazing the bridge. They sucessfully landed back at Midway, where it was written off due to heavy damage. They sustained damage to the tires and had no hydraulics, and over 500 holes. The crew were all awarded the Distingished Service Cross, and three crew members also received the purple heart.
References
Thanks to Valor Studios for aditional information & photos
Revenge of the Red Raiders page 102-104, 282, 301, 504, 516, 543-544
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