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| USN VB-139  Ralph Wetterhorn 2002 |
Pilot V. C. Austin (rescued) Force Landed December 30, 1943 Aircraft History Built by Lockheed in Burbank. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as PV-1 Ventura bureau number 33346. Wartime History Assigned to Bombing Squadron 139 (VB-139). No known nickname or nose art. Mission History On December 30, 1943 took off from Attu Airfield on Attu Island piloted by V. C. Austin on a search mission over sector "George 8". Returning low on fuel, this aircraft force landed wheels up near a frozen lake on Agattu Island. The crew suffered minor injuries from the landing. Rescue Afterwards, the crew were rescued. Wreckage The wreckage of this aircraft remains in situ to this day. The tail section is broken off and left outer wing and engine are broken off. References PBS/NOVA Last Flight of Bomber 31 includes aerial footage of this aircraft The Last Flight of Bomber 31 pages 267 (photo), 295 Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated June 26, 2024 |
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