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  F6F-3 Hellcat Bureau Number 25814  
USN
USS Princeton (CVL-23)
VF-23

Pilot  Ensign Robert S. Tyner (rescued)
Ditched  November 1, 1943

Aircraft History
Built by Grumman as Model G-50 in Bethpage, New York. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as F6F-3 Hellcat bureau number 25814.

Wartime History
Assigned to USS Princeton CVL-23 to Fighting Squadron 23 (VF-23). No known nickname or nose art.

Mission History
On November 1, 1943 took off from USS Princeton (CVL-23) piloted by Ensign Robert S. Tyner shortly after becoming airborne, the engine failed and crashed into the sea.

Rescue
Afterwards, Tyner was rescued and returned to duty.

References
Navy Serial Number Search Results - F6F-3 Hellcat 25814
USN Overseas Aircraft Loss List November 1943 - F6F-3 Hellcat 25814
Thanks to Ted Darcy for additional information

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Last Updated
December 18, 2021

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