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Pilot 2nd Lt Carl H. Gilpatrick, O-797667 (KIA, BR) Dover, NH Crashed February 6, 1944 MACR none Aircraft History Built by Bell in Buffalo, New York. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as P-39N Airacobra serial number unknown. Disassembled and shipped overseas across the Pacific to the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) and reassembled. Wartime History Assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 71st Tactical Reconnaissance Group (71st TRG), 110th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (110th TRS). No known nose art or nickname. Mission History On February 6, 1944 took off piloted 2nd Lt Carl H Gilpatrick on a combat mission over New Guinea. Over the target, this aircraft flew through heavy anti-aircraft fire, and may have been damaged. Returning, this P-39 crashed in the vicinity of Gusap Airfield No. 2 (Fighter Strip). Recovery of Remains Afterwards, the pilot's remains were recovered and buried in New Guinea. Postwar, his remains were transported to the United States for permanent burial. Memorials Gilpatrick was officially declared dead the day of the mission. He was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery in Dover, NH. Relatives Richard Labrie (nephew of Gilpatrick) "Carl was my favorite uncle and my Mentor. I was only ten years old when he was killed. I will never forget the day my Mom, his Sister, go the Telegram telling us he was shot down in New Guinea. My Uncle was sent home to Dover, New Hampshire and buried with his folks (my Grandparents), Elisabeth & Jasper Gilpatric. I remember the day at the wake, he was in a very large steel and brass casket. Very sad day. Gramp never really got over losing his son Carl." References NARA World War II Army Enlistment Records - Carl H. Gilpatrick PNG Museum Aircraft Status Card - P-39N Airacobra piloted by Gilpatrick FindAGrave - 2LT Carl H Gilpatrick (grave photo) Thanks to Richard Labrie for additional information Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated
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