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| USN USS Lexington (CV-16) VF-16 |
Pilot Lt(jg) Abercrombie (survived) Ditched April 1, 1944 Aircraft History Built by Grumman as model G-50 in Bethpage, New York. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as F6F-3 Hellcat bureau number 25827. Wartime History Assigned to USS Lexington (CV-16) to Fighting Squadron 16 (VF-16). No known nickname or nose art. Mission History On April 1, 1944 took off from USS Lexington (CV-16) piloted by Lt(jg) Abercrombie on a strike against Woleai and ditched. Rescue Afterwards, the pilot was rescued and returned to duty. References Navy Serial Number Search Results - F6F-3 Hellcat 25827 Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated November 18, 2024 |
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