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Old 24th October 2005, 04:34
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26th October 1944 P51D lost over California

Hello,
Has any one heard of any update on the search for the missing P51D 44-15669 lost over California on the 26th October 1944 ?
Its pilot WASP Gertrude V. Tompkins.
Both aircraft and pilot have as yet never been found.
Gertrude is the last WASP pilot still missing.

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Old 24th October 2005, 12:39
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Re: 26th October 1944 P51D lost over California

Alex - was this the aircraft that ditched in shallow water shortly after take-off with the end of the runway near the beach ? If so - the latest update was that a group were researching a project to survey the area with a view to recovery of the lady pilot. I've been looking for but cannot find the link I saw a while ago, if I find it again I'll pm you.
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Old 27th October 2005, 21:18
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Re: 26th October 1944 P51D lost over California

Alex & Andrew,

Just found this link:

http://www.aircraftwrecks.com/index.htm

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Old 29th October 2005, 19:35
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Hello Paul,

Many thanks, excelent site, thank you.

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Thanks Paul !
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