Charlestown, Rhode Island – October 8, 1944
F6F Hellcat
U.S. Navy Photo
On October 8, 1944, an F6F-3 Hellcat, (Bu. No. 40766), was landing at the Charlestown Naval Auxiliary Air Station and blew a tire shortly after touchdown which caused damage to the aircraft as it went off the runway and skidded to a stop. The pilot was not injured.
Source:
U. S. Navy Accident Report dated October 8, 1944
