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USN USS Yorktown CV-10 VF-1 "High Hatters" |
Pilot Commander B. N. Stream (rescued) Crashed June 23, 1944 Aircraft History Built by Grumman as model G-50 in Bethpage, New York. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as F6F-5 Hellcat bureau number 42117. Wartime History Assigned to the USS Yorktown (CV-10), Air Group One (AG-1), Fighting Squadron 1 (VF-1) "High Hatters". No known nickname or nose art. Mission History On June 23, 1944 took off piloted by Commander B. N. Stream on a strafing mission over Pagan Island. Afterwards, pilot rescued. References Navy Serial Number Search Results - F6F-3 Hellcat 42117 USN Overseas Aircraft Loss List June 1944 does not list this loss 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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