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| USN USS Saratoga (CV-3) VB-12 |
Pilot Lt.(jg) R. D. Hightower (survived) LA Gunner ? (survived) Crashed November 1, 1943 Aircraft History Built by Douglas Aircraft Company in El Segundo. Constructors Number 2934. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as SBD-3 Dauntless bureau number 10923. Wartime History Assigned to USS Saratoga (CV-3) to Scouting Squadron 12 (VB-12). No known nickname, nose art or markings. Mission History On November 1, 1943 took off from USS Saratoga (CV-3) piloted by Lt.(jg) R. D. Hightower on a bombing mission against Buka. The aircraft crashed into the sea after take off and the pilot was rescued. Memorials Hightower passed away on October 27, 1973 at age 51. He is buried at Arcadia Cemetery in Arcadia, LA. References Navy Serial Number Search Results - SBD-5 Dauntless 10923 USN Overseas Aircraft Loss List November 1943 - SBD-5 Dauntless 10923 FindAGrave - Dr Robert Dawson Hightower (grave photos) Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated November 26, 2024 |
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