Fuel exhaustion Accident Douglas B-18C 37-599, Saturday 3 July 1943
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Date:Saturday 3 July 1943
Time:
Type:Douglas B-18C
Owner/operator:25 BG / 35 BS United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
Registration: 37-599
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Suriname River/ Mouth -   Suriname
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Narrative:
Forced landing due to fuel exhaustion.

Pilot: Luther O'HERN

Sources:

http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp
https://www.aviationarchaeology.com/listpages/airforce/asp/AF_Monthly_1943Jul_O.asp

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
04-May-2025 15:21 MMR Updated [Operator, Source, Narrative, ]

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