Quonset Point, R. I. – July 1, 1944
U.S. Navy F6F Hellcat
U.S. Navy photo
On the afternoon of July 1, 1944, a ground collision occurred between two aircraft on Runway 19 at the Quonset Point Naval Air Station. An F6F-3 Hellcat, (Bu. No. 42300), taxied into the back of an SNJ-5 Texan trainer aircraft, (Bu. No. 51651). The SNJ-5 was damaged beyond repair, but there were no injuries reported from those aboard either aircraft.
Source: U. S. Navy accident report dated July 1, 1944.
North American Texan Military Trainer
Author Photo
