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Plane s/n |
08337 |
Factory |
Consolidated - San Diego |
Ordered |
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PBY-5 |
USAF Model |
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Destroyed |
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1943-Oct-28 |
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United States Navy |
Washington D.C. |
United States |
08337 |
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1943-Oct-28 |
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VP-11 |
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1943-Oct-28 |
1943-Oct-29 |
Flight: patrol / night (1800-0700). Bombed and strafed two merchant ships at 04d40mS, 153d10mE from 1000 feet. Encountered light anti-aircraft fire. |
Jenkins Bay 10d39mS 150d45mE |
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Thursday |
Friday |
04d40mS 153d10mE |
Jenkins Bay 10d39mS 150d45mE |
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Post |
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USNR |
Lieutenant |
Wesley B. Van Benschoten |
Pilot |
United States |
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