USMC
VMSB-241
Pilot Major Lofton Henderson, O-4084 (MIA/KIA)
Gunner ? (MIA/KIA)
Crashed June 4, 1942
Pilot History
After he went MIA, the airfield at Lunga Point on Guadalcanal was named Henderson Field in his honor after it was captured by Marines on August 8, 1942.
Aircraft History
Built by Douglas at El Segundo.
Mission History
At the beginning of the Battle of Midway, Henderson took off from Midway Airfield leading an attack on Hiryu during the Battle of Midway. During the approach, his left wing burst into flames from enemy fire but he continued his attack until he perished.
SBD
MIA
