Quonset Point, R.I. – February 9, 1943
U.S. Navy Wildcat Fighter
U.S. Navy Photo
On February 9, 1943, a navy F4F Wildcat, (Bu. No. 02027), was landing at the Quonset Point Naval Air Station in a strong cross-wind when the wingtip hit a snowbank causing the plane to crash. The aircraft was seriously damaged, and the pilot received non-life-threatening injuries.
The aircraft was assigned to Fighter Squadron 16, (VF-16).
Source: U. S. Navy accident report #43-5932, dated February 9, 1943
