Aircraft History
Built by Grumman Corporation in Bethpage, New York. Delivered to the U. S. Navy (USN) or U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). Likely an F4F-4 Wildcat bureau number unknown.
Wartime History
During the Pacific War or in the immediate postwar period, this aircraft was one of two Wildcat fuselages dumped near Roi-Namur,
between North Pass and Mellu
Island. Prior to dumping, both aircraft were stripped of usable parts and had their engines removed.
Wreckage
The two fuselage are on a 90' bottom, a few yards apart. The fuselages appear undamaged.
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Last Updated
September 25, 2024
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