Beverly, Massachusetts – June 13, 1944
U.S. Navy F6F Hellcat
U.S. Navy photo
On the morning of June 13, 1944, Lt. (jg.) Thomas J. Graham was attempting to land at the Beverly Naval Auxiliary Air Field in an F6F-3 Hellcat, (Bu. No. 42495), when the aircraft suddenly lost power while it was at an altitude of 200 feet, and he crashed. The aircraft was severely damaged, and the pilot was injured.
Source: U. S. Navy Accident Report, dated June 13, 1944
