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Pilot 2nd Lt Bryant V. Wesley (survived) Ditched November 2, 1942 MACR none Aircraft History Built by Curtiss in Buffalo, New York. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as P-40E Warhawk serial number 41-5313. Disassembled and shipped overseas to Australia and reassembled. Wartime History On March 6, 1942 assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 49th Fighter Group (49th FG) "Fighting 49ers", 7th Fighter Squadron (7th FS) "Screamin' Demons". No known nickname or nose art. On April 17, 1942 flown to Horn Island Airfield. Mission History On November 2, 1942 took off from Port Moresby piloted by 2nd Lt Bryant V. Wesley. During the flight, this aircraft developed engine trouble and ditched into Bootless Bay. Fate of the Pilot Wesley was unhurt and swam ashore and returned to duty. References 49th Fighter Group History Aircraft serial number from AFLC card "Wrecked 11.2.42 Bootless Inlet. Landed in water. Material failure." PNG Museum Aircraft Status Card - P-40E Kittyhawk 41-5313 piloted by Wesley Protect and Avenge mentions this loss: "The old stager Warhawk flown by Bryant Wesley had its engine seize up in the landing pattern and the Lt put the spluttering Warhawk down in the shallows of Bootless Bay, just south of the strip. Wesley swam ashore as the P-40 sank out of sight." 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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