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  OS2U-3 Kingfisher Bureau Number 5750  
USN
USS Indiana BB-58
VO-8

Pilot  ?
MIA  February 1, 1944

Aircraft History
Built by Vought. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as OS2U-3 Kingfisher bureau number 5750. Assigned to USS Indiana (BB-58) to squadron VO-8. No known nickname or nose art.

Mission History
On February 1, 1944 took off from the USS Indiana (BB-58) on a mission. Lost west of Loi Island near Kwajalein. Also lost was OS2U Kingfisher 5906.

References
Navy Serial Number Search Results - OS2U-3 Kingfisher 5750
USN Overseas Aircraft Loss List February 1944 - OS2U 5750
Thanks to Phillip Fazzini for additional information

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Last Updated
August 24, 2023

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