Charlestown Naval Auxiliary Air Field – September, 19, 1944
F6F Hellcat
U.S. Navy Photo
On September 19, 1944, an F6F-5 Hellcat, (Bu. No. 41151), was taking off from the Charlestown Naval Auxiliary Air Field when the engine failed as it became airborne. The plane crashed in a field off the end of the runway. The fuselage and wings were buckled, but the pilot wasn’t hurt.
Source:
U. S. Navy Accident Report, dated September 19, 1944
