Diagram of WHAT G.C.A. Crew Saw related to the loss of C-46 44-78961 six miles off Iwo Jima
"We saw plane, (C-46, Army 8691 [sic 8961 C-46 44-78961]), at 13 miles 070 degrees from the field. This was radar contact.
Gave position report at 1335 Zebra as follows: "Army 8961 from Central Zippo - for your information you are now 8 miles east of Field." 8691 acknowledged.
Plane continued heading 250 degrees until four miles where it turned right and headed 035 degrees. We lost contact of 8691 on scope at spot marked (X), six miles from the field heading 035 degrees.
If 8691 had requested G. C. A. we would have been able to give a more exact report. at no time did we know the plane's altitude.
Witnessed by following:
Philco Tech Reps. Edward C. Jarrett
Wilford B. Bell (signed)
Credit: USAAF Date: 2016
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