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Aircraft History
Built by Douglas Aircraft Company in El Segundo. Constructors Number unknown. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as SBD-3 Dauntless bureau number unknown.

Wartime History
Assigned to the U.S. Navy (USN) or U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) and operated on Guadalcanal. This plane was abandoned on Guadalcanal.

Display
This SBD is displayed atop 55 gallon drums at Vilu War Museum. The cockpit is stripped and the engine is removed.

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Last Updated
November 26, 2024

 

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