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| USN USS Cabot (CVL-28) VF-31 |
Pilot Ensign Edwin Free (rescued) Ditched July 28, 1944 Pilot History As Lt(jg) Free was credited with a single aerial victory Ki-61 Tony on September 13, 1944 over Legaspi. 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 40280. Wartime History Assigned to USS Cabot (CVL-28) to Fighting Squadron 31 (VF-31). No known nickname or nose art. Mission History On July 28, 1944 took off from USS Cabot (CVL-28) piloted by Ensign Edwin Free and ditched near Yap. Rescue Afterwards, Free was rescued. References Navy Serial Number Search Results - F6F-3 Hellcat 40280 USN Overseas Aircraft Loss List July 1944 - F6F-3 Hellcat 40280 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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