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Pilot Ensign John R. Landis, Jr., O-145662 USNR (MIA / KIA) MO MIA July 18, 1943 Aircraft History Built by Grumman as a model G-36 with manually operated folding wings. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as F4F-4 Wildcat bureau number 11672. Wartime History Assigned to Fighting Squadron 28 (VF-28) "Wolves". No known nickname or nose art. Mission History On July 18, 1943 took off from Banika Island in the Russell Island Group on an escort mission to protect B-24s bombing Kahili Airfield on southern Bougainville. Over the target, intercepted enemy fighters. When this Wildcat failed to return it was officially listed as Missing In Action (MIA). Memorials Landis was officially declared dead on January 7, 1946. He is memorialized on the tablets of the missing at Manila American Cemetery. References Navy Serial Number Search Results - F4F-4 Wildcat 11672 USN Overseas Aircraft Loss List July 1943 F4F 11672 Landis missing 7/18/1943 American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) - John R. Landis Jr. FindAGrave - Ens John R Landis, Jr (tablets of the missing) Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated January 19, 2024 |
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