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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 Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated March 7, 2023 |
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