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MishapsMISHAPs: 02 MAR 45 A/C: PB4Y-2 Privateer Location: Clark Field, Luzon, Philippine Islands Strike: Yes BUNO: 59429 Cause: Ferry flight. After landing and awaiting for another plane to land behind him, so he could taxi to the parking area as there was no taxi strip. The landing plane behind him PB4Y-1 #38933 piloted by Lt. W.E.Fulwider attached to VPB-104 landed long and tried to avoid hitting Lt L.J. Reicherts plane PB4Y-2 #59429, by ground-looping his plane, but hit the PB4Y-2 anyway. Crew: Pilot Lt L. J. Reichert (A-1) USNR/Killed, Ens R. Yeremiam (co-pilot) (A-1) USNR/Seriously inj, Ens J. F. Buch (A-1) USNR/Ok, AMMF2c H. E. Huntington USNR/Ok, AMMF2c R. J. Wixted USNR/Ok, AMMF3c B. G. Nail USNR/Ok, ARM3c C. D. Schwant USNR/Ok, ARM3c J. X. kennedy USNR/Ok, AOM2c G. O. House USNR/Ok, AOM3c W. M. Matienzo USNR/Ok, ARM3c J. H. Etheredge USNR/Ok, Sea1c M. E. Robinson USNR/Ok, Lt(jg) J. T. Ingran (A-1) USNR/Ok, ART2c D. Montgomery USNR/Ok, AMMF2c J. W. Adams USNR/Ok, and AMMF2c C. J. Bogacz USNR/Ok. Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [28NOV2001]

UPDATE Mishap InformationCameraMishap Report Contributed by WOODRUFF, William H. (Woody) whw00dy@att.net [15JUN2002]


MishapsMISHAPs: 22 MAR 45 A/C: PB4Y-2 Privateer Location: North of Amoy, China Strike: Yes BUNO: 59426 Cause: Shot down by anti-aircraft fire.

UPDATE VP-119 Crew ThumbnailCameraVPB-119 Crew 15 "...VPB-119 Crew 15 - Circa 1945..." Contributed by Dave Deatherage (Son of Paul Deatherage - VPB-119 Crew 4) satx_dave@flash.net [26FEB2007]

UPDATE VP-119 History ThumbnailCameraCrash of Crew 15 "...U. S. Navy, Patrol Bombing Squadron VPB-119 - Clark Field, Luzon - Crash of Crew 15 - LT(jg) Evans Plane - 22 March 1945 - North of Amoy, China - Exerpt from VPB-119 1944-1945 Command History File - Contributed by Dave Deatherage (Son of Paul Deatherage, Crew #4, VPB-119, 1944-1945) satx_dave@flash.net..." WebSite: The Beliel Family http://www.cnac.org/emilscott/beliel01.htm [23OCT2006]

PB4Y-2 of VPB-119 Shot Down Near Amoy 22 March - Passenger Don Bell, War Correspondent - Tells Story
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UPDATE Mishap InformationCameraMishap Report Contributed by WOODRUFF, William H. (Woody) whw00dy@att.net [15JUN2002]

MishapsMISHAPs: 23 MAR 45 A/C: PB4Y-2 Privateer Location: Clark Field, Luzon, Philippine Islands Strike: Yes BUNO: 59558 Cause: CASU(F)9 was changing a battery located just forward of lower station #4.0 on the starboard side of the plane and was removing the battery relay for replacement when the wrench he was using was knocked out of his hand by a sudden violent outburst of fire and sparks. A fire started in the compartment and by the time the fire crews arrived three minutes later the fire was burning out of control, "Strike" No injuries to personnel. Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [28NOV2001]


MishapsMISHAPs: 01 APR 45 A/C: PB4Y-2 Privateer Location: Vicinity of Hang Chow China Strike: Yes BUNO: Bales Baby Cause: Shot Down

UPDATE "...I am trying to respond to an inquiry I found on the VPB-119 Mishap Summary Page. My email comes back to me saying that the sender's email address is no longer valid. Elwood E. Stade was inquiring about his Uncle, A. H. Busse (VPB-119 Crew 4) who was MIA on May 1st, 1945. The initial inquiry was submitted in 1999. My father served with A. H. Busse and shared a tent with him. If anyone knows how I might be able to contact Mr. Stade, please advise. Thanks...Dave Deatherage satx_dave@flash.net..." [17DEC2003]

UPDATE Mishap InformationCameraMishap Report Contributed by WOODRUFF, William H. (Woody) whw00dy@att.net [15JUN2002]

UPDATE "...Trying to research my Great Uncle Everett F. Fees Aviation Chief Ordinanceman. Believe he flew with VPB-119. He was lost with his acft OOA 01APR45, acft named "Bales Baby", acft cdr Raymond Bales...CPO Curt Brownlow, USCG brownlow@horizoncable.com..."[E-Mail Updated 13NOV2000 | E-Mail Updated 18APR99 | 03SEP98]

UPDATE "...I've been able to locate information concerning my late uncle Everett Fees, ACOMA. He and his aircraft, "Bales Baby" went down in the vicinity of HangChow China on 01APR45. WFI Research was a great help. I was also contacted by several members of the squadron, Julian Pruitt Jr and Clifford Hornung who provided me copies of the VPB-119 1944-45 Cruise Book. If someone is looking for info feel free to email me and I will see what I can do. Elwood Stade is also looking for info on his Uncle Adolph H. Busse Jr who's PB4Y was shot down on 01MAY45. Again thanks for all the help...Curt Brownlow brownlow@horizoncable.com..." [E-Mail Updated 13NOV2000 | 17APR99]

UPDATE "...The below information is what I currently know. Name: Everett F. Fees Service Number: Unknown Rank: Aviation Chief Ordinanceman Service: USN Squadron: VPB-109 or VPB-119...Aircraft: PB4Y Privateer...Died: MIA OOA 01 April 1945 plane lost of the coast of China...Squadron Commander: Commander Raymond Bales, USN (I believe this is the correct spelling)...Aircraft Name: Bales Baby...Aircraft crewmembers: Unknown...Last stateside: Departed NAAS Camp Kearny, California Dec 1944...Most of the above information was provided by my grandmother, Everett Fees' sister...I am also trying to locate information concerning a monument that was erected at Clark AFB in the Republic of the Philippines to those men who were missing in action in that theatre of the Pacific. My Grandmother received a photo of the memorial many years ago, and she would like to know if it is still being maintained...I have contacted the American Battle Monuments Commission in Washington D.C.. They do not have a record of this memorial as one that they are responsible for. If you can provide any information or another source that I can check with I would greatly appreciate it...Thank you for your time and attention....Curt Brownlow, Chief Petty Officer, USCG brownlow@horizoncable.com..." [E-Mail Updated 13NOV2000 | 03SEP98]

UPDATE "...The following information is provided; Fees, Everett F. 3766102 ACOMA US Navy declared MIA 450401. Declared dead in accordance with Public Law 460402. Awards included Air Medal w/ two gold stars and the Purple Heart. His home of record is listed as California...The aircraft in which he was a crewmember was a PB4Y-2 Bureau # 59452 assigned to squadron VPB-119. It was lost in the vicinity of Hang Chow, China. The loss was believed to have been do to AA fire but was never confirmed. The pilot on that fatal flight was LCDR Raymond C. Bales. There were no survivors. All thirteen aboard were listed as MIA and later declared dead...The monument you referr to is the "Courts of the Missing" in Manilla. It is under the care of the ABMC...There is a lot of detailed information concerning him if you want to carry it further. Ted Darcy wreck1@localnet.com WebSite: http://wfirg.com/..." [E-Mail/URL Updated 09MAR2002 | 03SEP98]


MishapsMISHAPs: 11 APR 45 A/C: PB4Y-2 Privateer Location: Tinian Strike: Yes

UPDATE Contributed by WOODRUFF, William H. (Woody) whw00dy@att.net [15JUN2002]
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UPDATE "...Reference: VPB-119 Mishap 11 APR 45 - Ensign D. C. Kirby, USNR, Naval Aviator with VPB-119 and lsot in action 11APR45 during armed recon patrol of Formosa Straigts. I am assisting his daughter in researching her Father's career. Any information about him would be greatly appreciated. Also, if information re VPB-119, archives, data, pictures of the WWII era, crews, etc. would be extremely helpful. Thanks much and Semper Fi...David Farragut Rohde davidfrohde@hughes.net..." [06APR2006]


MishapsMISHAPs: 22 APR 45 A/C: PB4Y-2 Privateer Location: Tinian Strike: Yes BUNO: 59380 Cause: Not in flight - Unknown cause:"Strike" No injuries. Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [29NOV2001]


MishapsMISHAPs: 01 MAY 45 A/C: PB4Y-2 Privateer Location: Hainon Island coast of China Strike: Yes

UPDATE "...Scans of National Archive documents that I copied this summer related to the crash of BuNo 59559 (Lt. John Holt & VPB-119 crew #4) on 1 May 1945..." Contributed by Dave Deatherage (Son of Paul Deatherage, Crew #4, VPB-119, 1944-1945) satx_dave@flash.net [31OCT2006]

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    Photographs 1, 2 and 3: Scans of National Archive documents that I copied this summer related to the crash of BuNo 59559 (Lt. John Holt & VPB-119 crew #4) on 1 May 1945. Location_Reports.jpg is a composite of excerpts from 3 different documents that describe to location of the crash site.

    Photograph 3: A graphic of a modern satellite photo of the crash site area near Ling Shui, Hainan, China upon which I superimposed the bomber's last vector and descriptive information found in the archive documents.

    Photograph 4: All 13 personnel aboard were eventually identified and their remains interred in various national and private cemeteries throughout the United States in 1949. The attached Excel worksheet, VPB119_Crew4_Casualties.xls contains the names of those lost and their interment information.
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UPDATE Mishap InformationCameraMishap Report "...Am trying to find any information on a member of my Dad's PB4Y-2 crew from VPB-119 : Milton Fred Smith, ACRM was KIA on 1 May 1945 (aircraft was lost over Lingshui, Haianan, China). Prior to VPB-119, Smith had served with VP-106. Cruise book entries and NARA records indicate that he was from Portsmouth, Va. but, there is also an entry that says he was from the Bronx. His wife, Mary Jane Smith, had an address in Santa Ana, Calif. at the end of the war. I have photos and info that I'd like to pass along to family or friends...Dave Deatherage satx_dave@flash.net..." [PIX Added 20MAY2006 | 19MAY2006]

UPDATE"...I'm trying to find information about my uncle who was shot down on May 01, 1945 over Hainon Island off the coast of China. He was stationed at Clark Field in Luzon, Phillipines. He was a bombardier aboard a PB4Y2 in VPB-119 Crew 4, John Holt was his commander. I would love to hear any stories or other information that is in any way related to my uncle's crew or other crew members of VPB-119...Elwood E. Stade cbs616@hotmail.com..." [E-Mail Updated 30DEC2003 | 21AUG99]

UPDATE "...I have received a few e-mails to date. What I would really like to find is any anecdotal stories about my uncle (Adolph Busse) from someone who knew him during the war. Also of interest to my is information about VPB-119 and their missions/experiences. Thanks!...Elwood E. Stade cbs616@hotmail.com..." [09JAN2000]

MishapsMISHAPs: 19 MAY 45 A/C: PB4Y-2 Privateer Location: Unknown Strike: Yes BUNO: 59422 Cause: Failed to return from routine patrol. Crew missing: Pilot Lt(jg) Walter G. Vogelsang A-V(N) USNR, Ens Alvin R. Martin A-V(N) USNR, Lt(jg) Robert E. Graner A-V(N) USNR, AMM2c Louis J. Oronoz USNR, ARM2c Donald G. Hulick USNR, ARM1c Carl H. Swift USNR, AOM2c Walter T. Long USNR, AOM3c Jackie P. Bigsly USNR, and AMM1c Edward W. Brooks USNR. Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [17DEC2001]

UPDATE History ThumbnailCameraVPB-119 Mishap "...VPB119 war diary, dated 19 May 1945. The squadron report lists the loss of their personnel but does not show the loss of Harold R. Davis, S 1c, of CASU 57, who was aboard the flight as an observer. I've inserted the notice of Davis' loss below the VPB119 casualty list..." Contributed by Dave Deatherage (Son of Paul Deatherage - VPB-119 Crew 4) satx_dave@flash.net [12SEP2008]

UPDATE History ThumbnailCameraVPB-119 Mishap "...Lt (jg) Walter Vogelsang and crew #13 of Naval Patrol Bombing Squadron VPB119 failed to return from a mission over Hainan, China on 19 May 1945. [Aircraft : PB4Y-2 bomber, BuNo 59422] It wasn't until 1947 that their crash site was found NE of Duntow on the western section of Hainan Island. Their remains were repatriated and they were buried as a group in Arlington Cemetery - Section 15, Site 20..." WebSite: FLICKR http://flickr.com/ [11SEP2008]


MishapsMISHAPs: 17 JUN 45 A/C: PB4Y-2 Privateer Location: Luichow Peninsula, China Strike: Yes BUNO: 59427
Mishap InformationCameraArticle "...Mel McIntosh sent me a newspaper clipping that recounts the crashes of two PB4Y-2 patrol planes on the Luichow Peninsula, China on June 17 and 24 of 1945. The 1st plane of crew #12 (BuNo 59427, Lt. F.D. Murphy, PPC) crashed on June 17th when the cockpit windshield was shot out by Japanese groundfire; 7 crew were killed. Mel was one of the survivors of this crash. The 2nd aircraft (crew #3, BuNo 59553, Lt. W.P. Comstock, PPC) crashed when it stalled during a search and rescue mission for Lt. Murphy's survivors; all 13 on board were killed. The 5 survivors of Lt. Murphy's crew were eventually rescued and returned to Clark Field, Luzon..." Contributed by Dave Deatherage (Son of Paul Deatherage - VPB-119 Crew 4) satx_dave@flash.net [15MAR2007]
Mishap InformationCameraMishap Report Contributed by WOODRUFF, William H. (Woody) whw00dy@att.net [15JUN2002]


MishapsMISHAPs: 24 JUN 45 A/C: PB4Y-2 Privateer Location: Luichow Peninsula, China Strike: Yes BUNO: 59553
Mishap InformationCameraArticle "...Mel McIntosh sent me a newspaper clipping that recounts the crashes of two PB4Y-2 patrol planes on the Luichow Peninsula, China on June 17 and 24 of 1945. The 1st plane of crew #12 (BuNo 59427, Lt. F.D. Murphy, PPC) crashed on June 17th when the cockpit windshield was shot out by Japanese groundfire; 7 crew were killed. Mel was one of the survivors of this crash. The 2nd aircraft (crew #3, BuNo 59553, Lt. W.P. Comstock, PPC) crashed when it stalled during a search and rescue mission for Lt. Murphy's survivors; all 13 on board were killed. The 5 survivors of Lt. Murphy's crew were eventually rescued and returned to Clark Field, Luzon..." Contributed by Dave Deatherage (Son of Paul Deatherage - VPB-119 Crew 4) satx_dave@flash.net [15MAR2007]
Mishap InformationCameraMishap Report Contributed by WOODRUFF, William H. (Woody) whw00dy@att.net [15JUN2002]


MishapsMISHAPs: 01 OCT 45 A/C: PB4Y-2 Privateer Location: Unknown Strike: Yes BUNO: 59415 Cause: Typhoon reconnaissance. Lt(jg) COOK took-off from Clark Field at 0950 on 1 Oct 45 to track and make half hourly in flight reports on a typhoon which was known to exist at approx. 22N Latitude and 119E Longitude. On the previous day, (30 Sep 45), the Manila Weather Central warnings on this disturbance had indicated winds 75 to 95 knots and the local prediction was that the typhoon was increasing in intensity. Lt(jg).COOK's fourth in flight report was received by Base Radar at 1230 and gave his position as 20-06N Latitude and 120-08E Longitude, altitude 9500-ft, heavy rain, visibility 50 to 200yds, wind south at 40 knots and slight turbulence. He was never heard from again, nor has there been any subsequent trace of personnel or material. The entire area was searched thoroughly by a total of forty flights over a period of seven days. Plane and crew missing: Pilot Lt(jg) Ralph F. Cook A-V(N) USNR, Ens Harold E. Raveche A-V(N) USNR, Lt(jg) Oscar L. Smith A-V(N) USNR, AMM2c Kenneth D. Griffore USNR, ARM2c Darly B. Miler USNR, AOM1c James A Dugan USNR, and ARM1c Royce A. Lamb USNR. Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [Updated 03MAR2002 | 13JAN2002]

UPDATE Mishap InformationCameraMishap Crew "...The attached images are front & back of a picture of VPB119, Crew #34, Lt.(jg) Ralph Cook as PPC. The photo was taken in September, 1945. Six of the crew in the photo were lost during a Typhoon reconnaissance on Oct. 1, 1945. A 7th man, Lt(jg) Oscar L. Smith (not shown) was also lost. According to the VA grave locator data base, the crew remains are interred in a common grave at the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, Lousiville, KY; so, obviously there was a recovery but, I have found no information that describes when or where the wreckage was found..." Contributed by Dave Deatherage (Son of Paul Deatherage - VPB-119 Crew 4) satx_dave@flash.net [11APR2007]


MishapsMISHAPs: 12 JAN 46 A/C: PB4Y-2 Privateer Location: SP, HARMON IS Strike: Yes BUNO: 59584 Cause: BOUNCED OVER RIDGE AFTER FAILING TO CLEAR IT ON A HEADING OF 100deg. LNDED IN GULLY 100yds.FROM SITE, LETTING DOWN ON THE SELEG OF LEYTE RNG Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [18MAR98]

UPDATE VP-119 Crew ThumbnailCameraVPB-119 Crew 44 "...Before he passed away, LT S.S. "Bud" Aichele sent me the photos of VPB-119 crews that he took in late 1945. This photograph is that of Crew #44, LT William D. Regan, PPC. Below the photo is a scan of the narrative of their loss from the squadron's command history file. In January, 1946, the squadron was operating out of Guiuan Airfield, Samar, Philippine Islands performing weather reconnaisance, shipping lane patrols, and air/sea rescue missions. On 12 January, LT Regan and Crew #44 failed to return from a search patrol for a missing Army C-47. Their wreck site was located two days later. F. C. Hauris, AOM3c was the only survivor. LT Aichele identified the Crew 44 members in his photo as follows: Standing (Left to Right): D.E. Rogers, AMM3c; R.H. Barton, ARM3c; Ens. C.R. Embry; LT W.D. Regan; Ens. W.A. Bright; E.E. Scott, AMM3c and E.W. Graf, AOM3c. Front (Left to Right): E.J. Boutain, AOM1c; J.J. Provost, ARM3c; H.R. Labonte, ARM2c; F.C. Hauris, AOM3c and R.M. Silva, ARM3c..." Contributed by Dave Deatherage (Son of Paul Deatherage - VPB-119 Crew 4) satx_dave@flash.net [22FEB2009]

UPDATE "...Search for missing Army C-47. Homonnon Island, 10-47N 125-42E Pilot was returning from a special search for a missing Army C-47. Area of search was from the south tip of Mindoro to the northern tip of Panay. At 1330 pilot contacted Tacloban Tower and was informed Tacloban was closed in. Between 1330 & 1335, Samar Tower called pilot informing him that Samar was also closed in and to proceed to alternate airports of Cebu or Palawan. Pilot acknowledged and said he was going to Cebu. From his position in after section, F. C. Harris the only survivor, saw land just before crash. He felt the plane drop as if in a downdraft, then heard a surge of power as the plane tilted into a high angle of climb. Airplane failed to clear ridge and scraped along ridge loosing bombay doors and #3 & #4 propellers. Plane then ricocheted over ridge on a heading of approximately one-hundred degrees, landing in a gully 100yds from site of first impact and broke into three sections. Bombay tanks ignited and set off .40 cal ammunition. Homonnon Island. Crew: Pilot Lt William D. Regan USNR/Killed, Ens Charles R. Embry (A-1) USNR/Killed, Ens Warren A. Bright (A-1) USNR/Killed, AMM2c James W. Croft USNR/Killed, AMM3c Ellis E. Scott USNR/Killed, ARM3c Doyle M. Lewis USNR/Killed, ARM3c Robert M. Silva USNR/Killed, ARM3c Richard H. Barton USNR/Killed, ARM3c John H. Provost USNR/Killed, AOM3c Francis C. Harris USNR/Seriously inj (Fracture right arm & disclocated right shoulder), and AOM3c Ernest W. Graf USNR/Killed..." Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [Updated 14JAN2002 | 23DEC2000]

UPDATE "...I was in VPB-119 at that time stationed at the Naval Air Base at Samar, Phillipines. One of our planes hit a small island about 30 miles from the main island as he described. I don't remember the name but assume it's the incident he describes. Neither do I remember the exact date, but it was definitely in that time frame. I would question the pilot's name, as my original pilot was named Bill Harmon and to my knowledge he had been rotated back to the U.S. and I wasn't aware of another Harmon in the squadron. However, he may be right. I was one of the group that went over to the small island and brought the bodies out. There was one survivor, an enlisted guy who, if I remember correctly, said he was asleep in the after-station. He hobbled down the mountain to a small village quite a ways down, but some of the islanders had gone up to the site via another route. They were setting out in canoes to return him to Samar when the crash was discovered by another aircraft, about 7 days after. By the time we got there, it was 8/9 days afterward. Bad!!!...Al Morgan almorgan@hal-pc.org..." [07JUL99]
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VP-119 Mishap PhotoCameraPicture 3 Crash scene looking at small village on right
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UPDATE "...These mishap pictures are pretty well faded out. After all, they are 54 years old. We used to cut up K-20 film and load our cameras, such as they were, and develop the pictures in makeshift darkrooms we built at the end of our quonset huts. Strictly amatuers..." Contributed by Al Morgan almorgan@hal-pc.org..." [07JUL99]


MishapsMISHAPs: 24 JUL 46 A/C: PB4Y-2 Privateer Location: NS Sangley Point, Philippines Strike: Yes BUNO: 59606 Cause: Engine fire while parked at Clark Field Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [28SEP2000]


MishapsMISHAPs: 30 JUL 46 A/C: PB4Y-2 Privateer Location: PI, MINDORO NS Sangley Point, Philippines Strike: Yes BUNO: 59750 Cause: HIT STEEP SLOPE ON THE WEST SIDE OF A 4300',ON MINDORO, SEARCHING FOR C-47 & PBM Plane found on Mindoro,Philippines 6 Aug 46 on west side of a steep slope at 4300-ft. Crew killed: Pilot: LCDR John F. Curran, LCDR E. V. Hall, Amm1c J. F. Cox, Awmic R. C. Rifing, Amm2c L. R. David, Amm2c P. Pigapoulos, Aom2c H. L. Woudard, and Arm3c D. E. McLellian, R. H. Meyer, and Aox1c. T. E. Deaust. Contributed by Terry pb4y-2@sbcglobal.net [Updated 29SEP2000 | 18MAR98]

UPDATE MishapCamera "...This is in reference to the VP-119 PB4Y2 crash in the Philippines on 30JUL1946. The plane commander was LtCdr John F. Curran. I just received email from his son, who was 8 mos old at that time, requesting my help with a photo of the crash, which I was able to supply. What a surprise out of the past! His son, John Ladd (assumed his stepfather's name) wished to bring his own family up-to-date on circumstances of the Dad's death. The PI area was well known for poor NavAids. Crash sites were often inaccessable to our people for weeks; and the locals commonly stripped the sites of valuables including hacking off rings and wrist watches. A blast from the distant past, and a sad one...SHIREMAN, ATC (ex-PHC) Ted Retired tedelm@aol.com..." [09JAN2003]

UPDATE MishapCamera "...This is a photo believed to be of the crash site of a VP-119 PB4Y2 out of NS Sangley Point, Philippines 30 July 1946. Location is Mindora, P.I. Crew was searching for a C47 and a PBM. It hit on the west side of a steep slope of a 4300' peak. BuNo 69750. The photo was taken by the U. S. Army. This was uncovered by Ted Shireman who was PhoM1 for VPW-2 in 1946. We just located The PPC of my plane in VPW-1, Albert Thomas Hall Jr. athjr@coastalgeorgia.net, who made a posting in your Guest Book recently. He is in the picture of our crew on the VPW-1 site. We now have 43 people located..." Contributed by Ray Parsons parsonsjr@knology.net [18AUG99]


KIA and MIA

MishapsMISHAPs: "...Names of 76 men of VPB-119 who were lost (KIA or MIA) during WWII. This information comes from the unit's war diaries, official history, and personnel roster..." Contributed by Dave Deatherage satx_dave@flash.net [27MAY2006]
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