ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 85203
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| Date: | Sunday 9 December 1951 |
| Time: | 15:25 LT |
| Type: |  North American AT-6D Texan |
| Owner/operator: | 6148th TCSqn /6147th TCGp USAF |
| Registration: | 42-85723 |
| MSN: | 88-17504 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Missing - North Korea -
 North Korea
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Pyeongtaek AB (K-6), South Korea |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
T-6D Texan 42-5723 (MSN 88-17504) 2138th Base Unit (Pilot School, Advanced, Single Engine), Craig Field, Selma, AL. Damaged when nosed over landing at Craig Field 23 November 1944. Accident at North Guam AFB, Guam, Marianas Islands 14 March 1949. To 6148th Tactical Control Squadron, 6147th Tactical Control Group, Fifth Air Force, Pyeongtaek AB (K-6), South Korea.
Missing in action, probably shot down by flak 9 December 1951 (Both crew posted as MIA - Missing In Action). Possibly downed by AAA at approx 15:25 Local Time.
Sources:
1. http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/korea/reports/air/
2. http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1942_4.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Feb-2021 23:10 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Time, Cn, Operator, Location, Country, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 20-Feb-2021 21:01 | Opietz | Updated [Operator, Operator] |
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