Accident Grumman F9F-2 Panther 123430,
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Date:Wednesday 2 February 1955
Time:
Type:Grumman F9F-2 Panther
Owner/operator:United States Navy (USN)
Registration: 123430
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:USS Wasp -   Pacific Ocean
Phase: Landing
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:USS Wasp/VF-52
Narrative:
Crashed onto the deck and fell overboard. USNR Ens. David W. Whitman (26-27).

Sources:

AAIR (KDECOS)
USS Wasp WestPac Cruise Book 1954-55

Revision history:

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