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  Brewster F2A-3 Buffalo  
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Pilot  Charles W. Somers, Jr., USMC (survived)
Crashed  February 1942

Aircraft History
Built by Brewster Aeronautical Corporation. Delivered to the U.S. Navy as F2A-3 Buffalo bureau number unknown. Assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC).

Mission History
During February 1942, while attempting to land at Midway Airfield on Eastern Island. in a rain squall, crashed into Midway Lagoon at Midway Atoll.

References
Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument - Brewster F2A-3 Buffalo in Midway Atoll Lagoon

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Last Updated
March 7, 2023

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