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Pilot Commander Ralph Milleson (survived) Ditched July 29, 1950 Aircraft History Built by Goodyear Aircraft Corporation in Akron, Ohio as model V-166B in April 1945. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as FG-1D Corsair bureau number 88392. Assigned to USS Intrepid (CV-11). Postwar This aircraft was transferred to the US Naval reserve and stationed at NAS Sand Point. Mission History On July 29, 1950 took off piloted by Commander Ralph Milleson on a local flight. This Corsair experienced a non-fatal midair collision with another Corsair. Damaged, this Corsair ditched into Lake Washington. Wreckage During 1983, this aircraft was recovered by Gary Larkins / Air Pirates. Restoration Restored by John Lane. This aircraft was painted in the markings of Lt.(jg) Jerome Reese Schucart with fuselage number 89. Display This Corsair is owned by the National Museum of Naval Aviation (NMNA) and displayed at Museum of Flight. References Navy Serial Number Search Results - FG-1D Corsair 88382 "88382 in mid-air collision Jul 29, 1950. Ditched in Lake Washington. Pilot OK. Recovered Jun 14, 1984 and restored. This plane in now on display at the Boeing Museum of Flight at Seattle, WA." Museum of Flight - Good Year FG-1D Corsair Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated September 24, 2024 |
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