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Re: Crash site R3D-2 (VMJ-252)
Chris
The latest research with regard to BuN 1904 is that it did not reach Australia at all. The story about it being shot down by submarine fire is a myth and cannot be substantiated. The truth is that while belonging to VMJ-2, the intention was to transfer it to CinCPAC and base it in Australia, but this never happened. So while VMJ-2 became VMJ-252 the aeroplane stayed in Hawaii and was DBF during the Japanese attack, most probably at Ewa airfield. The aeroplane was SOC 31.1.1942
Cheers
Stig
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