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Pilot Lt(jg) Alex J. Kostrazonsky (rescued) Crashed September 15, 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 26009. Wartime History Assigned to Fighting Squadron 38 (VF-38). No known nickname or markings. Mission History On September 15, 1943 took off from Fighter 1 on Guadalcanal piloted by Lt(jg) Alex J. Kostrazonsky on an escort mission and fighter sweep over Kahilli Airfield and Ballale Airfield. This Hellcat was lost (unclear if pilot bailed out or ditched) or the precise location. Rescue Afterwards, Kostrazonsky was rescued. References Navy Serial Number Search Results - F6F-3 Hellcat 26009 USN Overseas Aircraft Loss List September 1943 - F6F-3 Hellcat 26009 Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated December 18, 2021 |
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