USAAF
5th AF
475th FG
432nd FS
Pilot 2nd Lt Richard S Ryrholm, Jr., O-743510 (MA / KIA)
Crashed September 4, 1943 at 1000
MACR 965
Aircraft History
Engines: Allison V-1710-89 142-29976 V-1710-91 142-93931
Mission History
This aircraft was last seen near Lae Airdrome, flying on one engine, and losing altitude. It is thought that the airplane was hit by a falling drop tank. Last seen falling in flames.
Wreckage
Located in the vicinity of Sambiang.
Memorial
Ryrholm is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery.
P-38
MIA
