Otis Air Field – July 1, 1945

Otis Air Field – July 1, 1945 

 

Early U.S. Navy Helldiver
U.S. Navy Photo

     On July 1, 1945, a navy SBW-4E Helldiver, (Bu. No. 60100), was engaging in a flight-carrier-landing-practice exercise at Otis Air Field.  As the aircraft was making an approach to land a wingtip struck some trees causing a crash.  The aircraft was damaged beyond repair but the pilot was not injured.   

     Source: U. S. Navy accident report dated July 1, 1945. 

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