Accident McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee 126487,
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Date:Thursday 23 June 1955
Time:
Type:McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee
Owner/operator:United States Navy (USN)
Registration: 126487
MSN: 197
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:off USS Hornet -   Pacific Ocean
Phase: Landing
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:USS Hornet/VF-71
Narrative:
Crashed onto the deck and fell into the sea 50 yards (45,7m) ahead of the carrier. USNR Lt Clarence Ray Tilley.

Sources:

AAIR (KDECROS)

Revision history:

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