C-87 Crash at Canton Island, Phoenix Group

[Anthony J. Mireles]

Does anybody know the correct AAF serial number for the C-87 airplane that crashed on 7 February 1943 one mile off shore of Canton, Phoenix Islands? Any help greatly appreciated. Thank you. Tony Mireles

[u23b]

Here is a article about a C-47 that crashed on/near Canton Dec 17, 1943...

http://www.tighar.org/Projects/Earhart/ ... crash.html

eric s

[paulno01]

I have just started to search for information on this crash. My father was a member of the United Airlines crew on that airplane. He was the flight radio operator. I have no information on the identification of the airplane. If you have any information on that crash or can direct me where to look for info, please let me know. Has there been any effort to locate the wreckage? I found that there were 2 passengers RTD. Do you know if they are still alive?
Thanks

[paulno01]

How about 41-23903
See: http://www.accident-report.com/world/na ... mills.html
Paul Carlson

[Anthony J. Mireles]

Thanks for posting this.

Just what I am looking for.

Believe it or not, the AAF serial number is not included on the accident documents on the microfilm.

TonyM.

[richard rudd]

Are these codes for idiots... or worse?