ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 305674
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| Date: | Monday 21 February 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| Owner/operator: | 5th Air Force USAAF |
| Registration: | 42-98085 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Siniap, Ramu Valley, Madang -
 Papua New Guinea
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Gusap Airfield |
Operated by 25th LS, 71st TRG, 5th Air Force.
Engaged in rescue mission for pilots of Curtiss 42-104986 and Stinson 42-98066, plus an Australian army officer who parachuted in to meet up with the two downed pilots. 42-98085 one of two Stinson's sent out, it crashed on landing and was written off, the other Stinson landed safely. However, the latter pilot decided he could not takeoff with even one passenger, so after successfully taking off, the four stranded officers were forced to walk out of the jungle, and were eventually rescued by Australian troops on 10th March.
Sources:
1. https://pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/l-5/42-98085.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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