Grumman F6F Hellcat from Barnes escort aircraft carrier in distress

Grumman F6F Hellcat from Barnes escort aircraft carrier in distress

Dec 23, 2018 #US Army
Grumman F6F Hellcat

 

The Grumman F6F Hellcat fighter aircraft crashes on the deck of the Barnes escort aircraft carrier (USS Barnes (CVE-20) after a pilot error, Ensign Olinyock.
In addition to the Grumman F6F Hellcat pilot, the number of casualties included the Olin Victor Bulgrin class 1 firefighter, as well as several crew members of the USS Barnes (CVE-20).

 

 

Location: Pacific
Date: October 22, 1943

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