Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless Bureau Number 35976

USMC
VMSB-236

 

Pilot  1st Lt .E. R. Whitely (MIA)
Gunner  ? (MIA)
MIA  December 1, 1943

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. This aircraft was shot down by anti-aircraft fire, neither crew member recovered.

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