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| USN USS Princeton VF-23 |
Pilot Lt. David H. Olin (rescued) Ditched November 1, 1943 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 25930. Wartime History Assigned USS Princeton (CVL-23) to Fighting Squadron 23 (VF-23). No known nickname or nose art. Mission History On November 1, 1943 took off from USS Princeton (CVL-23) piloted by Lt. David H. Olin and after take off crashed overboard. Afterwards, Olin was rescued and returned to duty. References Navy Serial Number Search Results - F6F-3 Hellcat 25930 Thanks to Ted Darcy for additional information 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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