Aircraft History
Constructor number 5894. US Navy Bureau No 50647. Shipped from United States on July 19, 1944 as cargo aboard USS Kwajalein. Assembled at Espiritu Santo by BOC Unit 60 on August 5, 1944, and remained on the island during August. Assigned to 20 Squadron during February 1945.

Mission History
Took off from Piva Airfield (Piva Yoke). Crashed near Shortland Island, hitting the sea and exploded during a strafing run.

Memorials
Hallettis listed on the Bourail Memorial as having "No Known Grave".

References
Thanks to Daniel Leahy and ADF Serials - NZ Serials for aircraft history.
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Last Updated
October 6, 2009