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Leendert

3rd December 2017 17:14

Lt Sam Phillips, Jr - DNB 10 Jan 1945 - USN Helldiver

US Army artillery pilot Lt Sam Phillips, Jr., (O-1184282), was a passenger in a USN Helldiver piloted by Lt (j.g.) Jack G. Acree on 10 January 1945.

Helldiver encountered an engine cut and Phillips was ordered to jump. Acree then parachuted to safety, but Phillips got killed.

This all happened over Newport, KY, just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, OH.

Info welcome about BuNo of Helldiver, thanks.

Regards,

Leendert

twocee

3rd December 2017 20:26

Re: Lt Sam Phillips, Jr - DNB 10 Jan 1945 - USN Helldiver

The aircraft was SBW-3, BuNo 21615, being ferried from Columbus to Jacksonville.

Leendert

4th December 2017 19:01

Re: Lt Sam Phillips, Jr - DNB 10 Jan 1945 - USN Helldiver

Thanks for additional info, George.

Regards,

Leendert

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