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  OS2U-3 Kingfisher Bureau Number 5906  
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 5906.

Wartime History
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 USS Indiana (BB-58) and last seen 3,000–4,000 yards east of Carlson Island near Kwajalein Island then was never seen again. When this aircraft failed to return it was declared Missing In Action (MIA). Also lost was OS2U Kingfisher 5750.

References
Navy Serial Number Search Results - OS2U-3 Kingfisher 5906

USN Overseas Aircraft Loss List February 1944 - OS2U 5906

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Last Updated
August 24, 2023

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