Charlestown, R. I. – October 12, 1944
F6F Hellcat
U.S. Navy Photo
On October 12, 1944, an F6F-3N Hellcat, (Bu. No. 42794), crash landed while making its approach to the Charlestown Naval Auxiliary Air Field. The aircraft was damaged but the pilot was not injured.
Source:
U. S. Navy Accident Report dated October 12, 1944.
