Westerly, Rhode Island – November 13, 1944
F6F Hellcat
U.S. Navy Photo
On November 13, 1944, an F6F-5 Hellcat, (Bu. No. 70977), crashed into some trees at the end of the runway of the Westerly Airport as it was making a landing approach. The pilot suffered non-life-threatening injuries and the aircraft was a total loss.
Source:
U. S. Navy Accident Report dated November 13, 1944.
