USAAF
13th AF
Patrick Saccard, 2007
Pilot Lt Maurice G. Henderson, O-730483 (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-39K 42-4393.
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
