ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 282546
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| Date: | Wednesday 9 March 1955 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Grumman F9F-5 Panther |
| Owner/operator: | United States Navy (USN) |
| Registration: | 126241 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | USS Essex -
 Pacific Ocean
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | USS Essex/VF-64 |
Crashed into the South China Sea after take-off. Cmdr William Edward McLaughlin (38).
Sources:
AAIR
USS Essex WestPac Cruise Book 1954-55
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Sep-2022 18:08 | TB | Added |
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