USAAF
13th AF
Pilot Lt Charles R. Dunning, O-730416 (KIA)
Crashed January 12, 1943
Mission History
A pair of Airacobras were lost on a training flight over the central range of New Caledonia. Also lost was P-39 piloted by Henderson.
Display
A memorial plaque at the former town hall at Nouméa commemorates this loss. Also, the engine is displayed.
References
Thanks to Gordon Burket / ADF Serials for serial confirmation
Thanks to Daniel Leahy for additional info
P-39
