Aircraft History
Built by Douglas at El Segundo, California. Constructors Number 1114. Delivered to the U. S. Navy (USN) as SBD-3 Dauntless bureau number 03294.

Wartime History
Assigned to the United States Marine Corps (USMC) to squadron VMSB-231 "Ace of Spades". This aircraft had no known nickname or nose art.

Mission History
On September 20, 1942 took off piloted by 2nd Lt. John W. Zuber on a mission. This SBD ditched into Lake Tegano on eastern Rennell Island. Also ditched was SBD-3 Dauntless 03293.

Fates of the Crew
Both crew survived unhurt.

Rescue
On September 24, 1942 PBY Catalina from VP-91 rescued both crew plus gunner Thiessen from SBD Dauntless 03293.

References
Thanks to Jim Sawruk for additional information.

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Last Updated
February 4, 2018