Misson History
Took off from Dobodura for a training flight over Cape Killerton. An engine that had been intentionally shut down could not be restarted, likely to a magnito failure. The pilot attempted to ditch just off the coast and skid the plane up onto the beach, but he landed too far offshore, and the Marauder sank while still in deep water. The co-pilot and a member of the Merchant Marine, who was along for the ride, went down with the plane. McClure, the crew chief, escaped from the sinking bomber, but drowned before anyone could help him. 1/Lt. Carroll C. McGlasson, the pilot, S/Sgt. Donald G. Murray, the injured radio operator, and another Merchant Marine passenger, were able to swim ashore.

Wreckage
This wreck is in a crashed condition, diveable off Cape Killerton, but water quality is poor.

References
Revenge of the Red Raiders page 304, 499, 517-518, 556-558

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009