5th AF
6th PRG
8th PRS
1943 via Rocker
Pilot Charles E. Bateson, O-432230
MIA October 8, 1943
MACR 794
Pilot History
Bateson served with the 80th Fighter Squadron, then was transfered to the 8th PRS.
Wartime History
Flying in an armed P-38, he was escorting squadron mate Horatio Holton who was flying a F-4 Lighting (photo reconassance version). Bateson went MIA over the Madang area.
Wreckage
This aircraft has never been found. Possibly, the wreckage of a P-38 on Siar Island or P-38 at Nobnob is this aircraft.
P-38
MIA
