Aircraft: 239791 |
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Crash site of the original "FLETCHER'S CASTORIA" (239791) at Thorpe Abbotts. (100th Photo Archives) | |||
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Fletcher's Castoria on hardstand 239791 LN-W | |||
NAMES: |
Fletcher's Castoria |
PILOTS: |
N/A N/A
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MACR: | SQUADRONS: | 350 LN-W |
NOTES
Fletcher's Castoria --- "Gloria E" may be associated with this aircraft and is located near the pilot's window. "Semolian Babe Jo" may also be associated with this aircraft and is located near the tail gunner's position. See also 231220.HISTORY
1943-08-31 Accepted into inventory1943-09-02 Long Beach
1943-09-21 Grand Island
1943-09-26 Assigned to UK
1943-12-04 NCS - Landing Accident Lt William Fletcher & Lt. Martin Tashjian
1943-12-10 Salvaged
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1943-12-10 Salvaged
Pilot Info
Crew: N/A
Related Info: : N/A, N/A
Comments
See also 231220
PHOTOS:



4 Dec 43 crash of the 350th 42-39791, "FLETCHER'S CASTORIA" LN-W. Crashed during crew transition. (100th Photo Archives)

Photo courtesy of Elaine Whitton Davis

Photo courtesy of Elaine Whitton Davis

Photo courtesy of Elaine Whitton Davis

Photo courtesy of Elaine Whitton Davis