USMC
VMSB-236
Pilot Major A. P. Paris (rescued)
Gunner ?
Crashed December 1, 1943
Pilot History
Name might have been spelled 'Faris'. Possibly seen to go in, with only one chute
opening.
Mission History
Took off from Munda on a strike against Chabai. Finding it covered in clouds, the formation of 48 Navy SBD dive bombers and 24 TBFs preform
strikes on Ballale supply areas. The aircraft was lost, but the pilot was saved.
SBD
