Otis AFB – June 5, 1947

Otis Air Force Base – June 5, 1947

     On June 5, 1947, Ensign Orin William Ross, (24), was piloting a navy dive bomber making practice landings and take offs at Otis Air Force Base in Falmouth, Massachusetts.  While making a practice landing, the aircraft suddenly stalled and crashed onto the runway and exploded, killing Ensign Ross.  Ensign Ross was assigned to Carrier Squadron VA-17A stationed at Quonset Naval Air station in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. 

     The exact type of aircraft was not stated.

     Ensign Ross is buried in Bristow cemetery in Bristow, Oklahoma.  To see a photo of his grave go to www.findagrave.com, #25974219.

     Source: Cape Cod Standard Times, “Flyer Killed At Otis Field”, June 6, 1947, page 1

Hyannis Airport, MA – June 13, 1942

Hyannis Airport, MA – June 13, 1942

 

     On June 13, 1942, an L-1 military observation aircraft, (Ser. No. 40-282), with two men aboard, lost power and crashed on takeoff from Hyannis Airport.  The plane was wrecked, but the pilot, 2nd Lt. Benjamin H. Shiffrin, and his observer, Raymond D. Cawyer, escaped with minor injuries.

    The aircraft was assigned to the 103rd Observation Squadron based at Hyannis. 

    Lt. Shiffrin received his pilot’s rating on August 15, 1941.    

    Source: U.S. Army Air Corps Technical Report Of Aircraft Accident #42-6-13-2

 

Hyannis Airport – Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Hyannis Airport – Cape Cod, Massachusetts

     The airport opened n 1928.  It was expanded and used by the military during World War II.   Although located in the town of Hyannis, Massachusetts, today it is known as Barnstable Municipal Airport.  

Vintage Post Card View Of Hyannis Airport Hyannis, Massachusetts - Cape Cod

Vintage Post Card View Of Hyannis Airport
Hyannis, Massachusetts – Cape Cod

Postcard view showing a Northeast Airlines plane.

Postcard view showing a Northeast Airlines plane.

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