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Pilot Lt. Commander Anderson (rescued) Ditched September 16, 1943 Aircraft History Built by Grumman as Model G-50 in Bethpage, New York. Constructors Number unknown. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as F6F-3 Hellcat bureau number unknown. Wartime History Assigned to Fighting Squadron 38 (VF-38). No known nickname or nose art. Mission History On September 16, 1943 took off from Munda Airfield piloted by Lt. Commander Anderson on an escort mission and figher sweep over Ballale Airfield. Other aircraft on the mission included and 31 SBDs. Other escorts consisted of 13 Hellcats from VF-38 and 11 from VF-40. In addition to VMF-214 "Black Sheep" F4U Corsairs, RNZAF P-40, P-38's making up a total of 71 escorting fighters. Over the target, 40-50 intercepting Zeros and Tonys were met, and heavy anti-aircraft over the target. In the ensuing dogfights, 3 Zeros were destroyed and a probable claimed by VF-38. This Hellcat was lost (unclear if pilot bailed out or ditched, or location). Rescue Anderson was rescued (details unknown). References US Navy Loss Microfilm incorrectly lists Anderson as piloting F6F Hellcat 25839. USN Overseas Aircraft Loss List September 1943 - F6F Hellcat 25839 pilot Anderson [sic Moore] Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated December 19, 2021 |
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