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Pilot Lt Jessup (rescued) Ditched September 11, 1943 Aircraft History Built by Vought. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as F4U-1 Corsair bureau number 02536. Disassembled and shipped overseas to the South Pacific (SoPAC) and reassembled. Wartime History Assigned to the United States Marine Corps (USMC), 1st Marine Air Wing (MAW-1), Marine Air Group 11 (MAG-11), Marine Fighter Squadron 123 (VMF-123) "Flying Eight Balls". No known nickname, nose art or squadron number. Mission History On September 11, 1943 took off from Munda Airfield on an escort mission for B-24s attacking Kahilli Airfield. Over the target, the Hellcats intercept Japanese fighters. This Hellcat ditched into the sea. Rescue Jessup survived unhurt and was rescued and later returned to duty. Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated July 2, 2022 |
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