ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 305673
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| Date: | Wednesday 16 February 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| Owner/operator: | 5th Air Force USAAF |
| Registration: | 42-98066 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Siniap, Ramu Valley, Madang -
 Papua New Guinea
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
Operated by 25th LS, 71st TRG, 5th Air Force.
Engaged in rescue mission for pilot of Curtiss P-40N Warhawk 42-104986. Crashed on landing, written off. Pilot unhurt but now in same situation as Curtiss pilot. Within days an Australian army lieutenant parachuted in and met up with both pilots.
Sources:
1. https://pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/l-5/42-98066.html
2. http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1942_5.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Jun-2023 03:58 | Ron Averes | Updated |
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