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| Date: | Monday 1 November 1943 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat |
| Owner/operator: | US Navy |
| Registration: | 66021 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Bonis -
 Papua New Guinea
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
Crashed. The pilot died in the crash.
Sources:
https://www.tracesofwar.nl/sights/123562/Crashlocatie-Grumman-F6F-3-Hellcat-66021.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Oct-2025 10:11 | gerard57 | Added |
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