Navy Serial Number Search Results
BuNo Criteria: 3573
Data last updated: Tue Mar 15 09:36:28 2016
03553 ... 03742 (EXACT MATCH)
Beech SNB-2 Navigator
03563/03742 cancelled
03557 (MSN 4106) remanufactured by Beech as SNB-5 c1953. Redesignated UC-45J in 1962. To civil registry as
N91249, VP-LIQ, N90576. Destroyed by fire when collided with refuelling pump while taxiing at San Juan
Puerto Rico in 1980.
03561 (MSN 4120) to N3561.
03563 ... 03742 (EXACT MATCH)
Martin PBM-4E Mariner
BuNos reassigned from cancelled SNB-2 batch. The PBM-4E was intended to have the Wright R-3350 engine but these
engines were required to power the B-29 which had higher priority, so this batch was cancelled.
The UK had ordered 50 for RAF Coastal Command, serials FP425/FP474 being allocated; the contract was
cancelled Feb 1943.
03563 ... 03712 (EXACT MATCH)
Vickers PBV-1A
PBY-5A built by Canadian Vickers as PBV-1A Canso A
BuNos reassigned from cancelled PBM-4E batch. Delivered to RCAF
93302 ... 93651
Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk
Curtiss Model 97B.
93334 assigned to NACA Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory, Langley Field, VA Aug 28, 1945 to
Apr 19, 1946. Assigned to Naval Air Test Center (NATC), NAS Patuxent River, MD
93368/93651 cancelled
102576 ... 104575
General Motors TBM-4 Avenger
contract cancelled
112529 ... 114528
Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat
cancelled contract
123397 ... 123740
Grumman F9F-2 Panther
Model G-79. 123714/123740 were cancelled
123397 (VF-71) hit ramp on landing Midway CVB-41 7/18/1950. Pilot killed.
123398 (VF-72) ditched in the Sea of Japan after take off from USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) due to loss
of engine power. Pilot rescued by Navy helicopter.
123403 (Fasron-11) flew into seawall on takeoff from Kisarazu AFB, Japan during ferry flight
Aug 22, 1950. Pilot killed.
123405 (VF-91) ditched in Sea of Japan off Wonsan, North Korea after ran out of fuel Jun 19, 1953.
Pilot survived and was rescued by US Navy minesweeper USS Symbol AM-123
123406 (VF-71) tail hook broke on landing on Saipan CVL-48 and went overside off Quonset Point, RI.
5/11/1950.
123414 (VF-71) hard landing on Wright CVL-49 off Jacksonville FL 6/6/1950.
123415 (VF-71) spun in on waveoff NAS Quonset Point, RI. 7/3/1950.
123420 in 1997 was airworthy with Fantasy of Flight, Polk City, FL as N32313. Still current in 2013 but without an
airworthiness certificate. Reported as stored dismantled.
123421 (VF-91) ditched in Sea of Japan after ran out of fuel Jun 26, 1953. Pilot survived and was
rescued by South Korean fishing boat.
123422 (VF-91) aircraft engine caught fire and had a fire in cockpit over South Koea Jul 26, 1953.
Pilot ejected and was rescued by friendly forces.
123423 (VF-72) hit by AAA and ditched in Wonsan Harbor, Korea Oct 16, 1952.
123424 (VF-71) engine failure near Alligator Lake, NC 5/29/1950. Pilot bailed out.
123427 (VMF-115) hard landing on FDR 11/28/1950 and bounced over barrier, hitting parked F9F-2s
123429 and 123398, and three other planes.
123428 (VF-71) crashed during landing at NAAS Charlestown, RI. 7/24/1951. Pilot injured.
123432 (VF-111) hit barrier on landing Phillipine Sea CV-47 after combat mission and struck parked aircraft
9/29/1950. Damaged 11 other aircraft
123433 (VF-112) ditched off USS Philippine Sea CV-47 due to engine flameout Dec 19, 1950.
123435 (VF-23) in forced water landing off USS Essex CVA-9 due to engine flameout Dec 28, 1952.
123437 (VF-11) crashed on catapult shot off Phillippine Sea 7/10/1950.
123440 (VF-93) crashed into water while landing on USS Philippine Sea (CVA-97) in the Sea of Japan
Feb 16, 1952. Pilot killed.
123441 (VF-111) ditched during combat mission off Phillippine Sea 9/18/1950 due to fuel exhaustion
123442 (VF-112) crashlanded on USS Philippine Sea CV-47 Nov 14, 1950 and collided with 5 parked aircraft.
123443 (VF-112, F9F-2B) in bad take off from USS Phillippine Sea CV-47 and mushed in 8/7/1950.
123444 (VF-112) 08/29/1950 Phillippine Sea Faulty cat shot,ditched
123445 (VF-111) hit by AAA on combat mission off USS Phillippine
Sea CV-47 9/24/1950 and ditched in sea near Chorwon, Korea.
123446 (VF-112) ditched on takeoff from Phillippine Sea 22/17/1950.
123447 (VF-112) lost on combat sweep 8/20/1950 off Phillippine Sea. Pilot killed.
123449 (VR-31) stalled in turn during emergency landing at Floyd Bennett NAS, NY and crashed
into Jamaica Bay 2/08/1950. Pilot killed.
123462 SOC at NAS San Diego 4/1/1950.
123463 (VMF-311, F9F-2B) in takeoff accident Jan 1, 1951 in Japan.
123464 (F9F-2B, VMF-311) believed shot down by MiGs Jul 21, 1951.
123466 (VMF-311, F9F-2B) hit by AAA over Korea Aug 6, 1951, pilot bailed out and was rescued.
123478 (VX-3) crashed during landing at Atlantic City, NJ 5/25/1950. Pilot killed.
123481 (VF-21) crashed into woods on waveoff at NAS Oceana, VA 3/31/1950. Pilot killed.
123482 damaged aboard USS Midway Nov 11, 1951.
123485 (VF-21) went overside on waveoff from FDR 9/25/1950.
123489 (VF-52) hit by AAA over North Korea Jun 2, 1953. Able to fly to South Korea and crash landed
at K-18 Kangnung Air Base, South Korea. Pilot survived.
123494 (VF-21) went through barrier and crashed into other jets on bow of USS Midway Nov 11, 1951. 3 aircraft were carried
overboard by the collision. Pilot picked up by helicopter.
123499 (VF-31, F9F-2B) bad landing on USS Leyte CV-32 Dec 9, 1950.
Also listed as being shot down by AAA near Yangdok, Korea,
off USS Valley Forge CV-45 Mar 11, 1952.
123501 (VX-3) missing in flight from Atlantic City, NJ 9/11/1950.
123503 (VF-21) crashed off Elizabeth City, NJ due to unknown cause 6/23/1951. Pilot killed.
123506 (VF-31) flew into water after waveoff from landing on Leyte CV-32 11/30/1950. Pilot OK
123514 (VF-31, F9F-2B) ditched after takeoff from Leyte CV-32 10/19/1950.
123517. The aircraft preserved at Quartzsite AP, AZ marked as 125317 is actually
123516.
123520 (VMF-212, F9F-2B) destroyed by fire from other aircraft at K-3, Korea Jul 30, 1951.
123525 (VMF-311, F9F-2B) undershot landing at K-5 in Korea 2/26/1951.
123526 (VF-31) went overside in launch accident from Leyte 12/29/1950. I also have this one
as being at USMC Air-Ground Museum at MCAS Quantico, VA, but not sure if it is the
genuine article. Details, anyone? Noted Nov 10, 2006 at National Museum of the United
States Marine Corps, Quantico, VA Reported as to N3456G with California Airmotive 1966. Not recorded by FAA
123528 (VF-310, F9F-2B) ditched after bad takeoff from USS Leyte CV-32 Dec 20, 1950
123531 (VR-31) struck hill in overcast near Scott Field, IL 5/11/1950.
123533 (VMF-311, F9F-2B) possibly hit by AAA and crashed into hill after
attacking a bridge, Korea, Dec 26, 1950.
123537 (VMF-311, F9F-2B) crashed on way to target during combat mission in Korea. Pilot killed.
123538 converted to F9F-2P
123543 (VMF-311, F9F-2B) did not pull out during strafing run 1/2/1950. Pilot killed.
123544 (VF-91) bounced over barrier on landing on USS Philippine Sea (CVA-47) in Sea of Japan
and crashed into parked aircraft Jar 27, 1953. Pilot killed.
123549 (VF-71) ditched in Narragansett Bay, RI 2/22/1951.
123550 (VMF-223) crashed near Vicksburg, MS 6/10/1951. Pilot killed.
123557 mounted in front of VFW post 1621 in Janesville, WI. Also listed as going into water off USS Midway
Nov 11, 1951, pilot picked up by helicopter.
123559 converted to F9F-2B
123581 (VF-61) wind gust flipped plane over on deck of FDR 1/27/1951. SOC.
123586 (VF-721) presumed to have crased in sea near K-50, Korea,
Nov 1, 1952.
123590 (VMF-311, F9F-2B) shot down by AAA May 1, 1951. Pilot killed.
123593 (VMF-311, F9F-2B) hit by AA near Pyongyang, Korea Oct 3, 1951 and crashed.
123597 (VMF-311) hit by ground fire and made forced landing on
salt flats May 13, 1952, captured.
123598 (VF-191) crashed on takeoff from Princeton CV-37
10/18/1950. Pilot killed.
123599 (VF-191) late pullout while strafing target off
NAS El Centro, CA 9/23/1950. Pilot killed.
123601 (VF-191, F9F-2B) hit by AAA in combat mission off USS Princeton May 6, 1951. Pilot MIA.
123602 (VMF-311, F9F-2B) shot down by AAA, pilot bailed out.
123612 at NAS Oceana, VA.
123617 (VMF-311) shot down by AAA, Korea, May 10, 1952.
123618 (VF-23, F9F-2B) hit ramp on landing on USS Princeton CV-37 after CAP 6/5/1951 and exploded and went over side.
Pilot killed.
123619 (CVA-21) ditched after being hit by AAA, Korea, Jul 25, 1953.
123620 (VF-191) hit by landing aircraft 10/18/1950 on Princeton CV-37
123621 (VF-191, F9F-2B) hit by AAA during combat mission and
crashed at sea near Songjin 3/8/1951. Pilot killed.
123624 converted to F9F-2B
123625 (VF-781, F9F-2B) crashed into water after launch from USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) in Sea of Japan
Nov 27, 1951. Pilot survived and was rescued by Navy helicopter.
123631 (VMF-311) crashlanded at K-3, Korea, Feb 21, 1952.
123632 (VF-51) shot down by AAA 7 mi N of Kowan, Korea Jan 6, 1952.
123633 (VF-191, F9F-2B) hit by AAA on combat mission May 7, 1951 near Inchon, Korea. Pilot killed.
123636 (VF-721) ditched after flameout from USS Kearsarge CVA-33, Dec 28, 1952.
123640 (VF-721, F9F-2B) ditched after bad takeoff from USS Boxer CV-21, May 30, 1951.
123642 (VMF-311, F9F-2B) shot down by AAA and crashed 8 mi N of Pyongyang Dec 18, 1951. Pilot rescued.
123648 (VF-721) hook would not extend on landing on Boxer CV-21, tried to reach Oahu and
ditched off NAS Barbers Point, HI 3/12/1951.
123649 (VMF-311) hit by AAA and made wheels-up landing at K-14, Korea Jul 21, 1952.
123652 at MCAS El Toro, CA. Now on display at Flying Leathernecks Museum, Miramar, CA.
123654 (VF-721, F9F-2B) ditched off Boxer CV-21 4/16/1951. Pilot injured.
123657 (VF-721, F9F-2B) hit tree during strafing run off Boxer CV-21 Apr 5, 1951. Flew back to CV and
landed, but SOC.
123660 (VF-721) mushed in after catapult shot from Boxer 8/14/1951. Pilot injured.
123664 (VF-781, F9F-2B) in bad takeoff from USS Bonne Homme Richard (CV-31) Nov 21, 1951, ditched in water.
123666 (VF-111) ditched due to fuel exhaustion May 2, 1952.
123667 (VF-781, F9F-2B) hit by AAA over Korea 8/24/1951 and ditched.
123668 converted to F9F-2B
123669 (VMF-311) shot down by AAA 40 mi S of Pyongyang, Korea Feb 4, 1952.
123670 (VF-781, F9F-2B) mushed in after bad catapult shot from Bon Homme Richard CV-31 5/31/1951.
123671 (VM-781, F9F-2B) ditched in Sea of Japan after running out of fuel from mission over North Korea
Nov 13, 1951. Pilot survived and was rescued.
123672 (VF-52) damaged by own bomb blast and crashlanded in friendly area Jul 24, 1953.
123677 (VF-781, F9F-2B) ditched due to fuel exhaustion after combat mission 7/2/1951.
123684 (VF-71) mushed in after takeoff from USS Tarawa in Carribean 4/26/1951.
123700 (VF-781, F9F-2B) ditched after bad catapult shot from USS Bon Homme Richard CV-31 7/27/1951.
123705 (VC-61, F9F-2P) hit ramp and skidded over port side of USS Antietam (CV-36) into Yellow Sea
Jan 29, 1952. Pilot survived and was rescued by Navy helocopter.
123713 (F9F-2B) shot down by AAA in Korea Jan 3, 1952.
133570 ... 133622
McDonnell F3H-2N Demon
Redesignated F-3C in 1962
133570/133581 MSN 82/93
133582/133586 MSN 95/99
133587/133604 MSN 104/121
133605 MSN 123
133606 MSN 125
133607 MSN 127
133608 MSN 129
133609/133611 MSN 132/134
133612/133614 MSN 136/138
133615/133617 MSN 140/142
133618/133619 MSN 144/145
133620/133621 MSN 147/148
133622 MSN 150
133573 modified as test bed for AN/APQ-50 radar for F4H-1 Phantom
133600 assigned moded 207 in VF-124 "Gunfighters" Fleet Replacement Squadron at NAS Moffett Field, CA
ca1958.
143493 ... 143643
North American FJ-4B Fury
Redesignated AF-1E in 1962.
143493 to VX-5 by Nov 1959
143494 to VX-5 by Nov 1959
143515 with VA-212/CVG21
143522 with VA126 at NAS Miramar
143535 seen at Memphis NATTC Oct 21, 1975
143557 (MSN 204-65) at Georgia Veterans State Park
143568 C9/n 204-76) on display at NAS Willow Grove, PA
143573 (VMA-214) involved in midair collision in Hawaii Jun 4, 1959. Landed and burned at
Honolulu Apt.
143575 (MSN 244-83) with FAGU at NAS El Centro. Airworthy as N400FS of Flight Systems Inc, Newport
Beach, CA. Restored by Teton Aviation, ID.
143591 on display at Opa-Locka Airport, Miami County, Florida.
143610 (MSN 244-118) in 2010 was on static display at Buffalo Naval Park, New York
143633 (VA-216) crashed into South China Sea Mar 27, 1961. Pilot ejected safely and
was recovered.
153559 ... 153582
Grumman S2F-3S Tracker
Model G-121. Redesignated S-2E in 1962
153560 (MSN 316C) to Peruvian Naval Aviation as AA 545. Preserved at a public park dedicated to the Peruvian
Navy (Parque Temático Marina de Guerra del Perú) along with other aircraft to the east of the
international airport
153562 (MSN 318C) to Peruvian Naval Aviation as AA 543
153565 (MSN 321C) converted to S-2T. Registered 4X-JYN c1993, cancelled. Prototype IAI Turbo Tracker. Displayed at the Paris
Air Show Jun 1993. To Argentine Naval Aviation as S-2UP, 0702, code 2-AS-23
153566 (MSN 322C) to Royal Australian Navy Apr 5, 1977 as N12-153566, code 854. Withdrawn from use by RAN
Aug 12, 1984. To Hookway Aviation, West Sale, Victoria Sep 1992. Displayed outside Gippsland
Armed Forces Museum.
153567 (MSN 323C) to Royal Australian Navy Apr 5, 1977 as N12-153567, code 855. Withdrawn from use by RAN
Aug 12, 1984. To Hookway Aviation, West Sale, Victoria. Sold Feb 1994 as instructional airframe to
TAFE (Technical and Further Education) Aerospace Industry Training Center, Broadmeadows, Victoria.
Renamed 1995 as Kangan Institute of TAFE. To National Vietnam Veterans Museum, Newhaven, Victoria,
Australia in Nov 2013.
153568 (MSN 324C) converted to S-2G. To MASDC as 1S0545 May 21, 1975. To Argentine Naval Aviation as
0862, code 2-AS-29. Preserved at Museo Santa Romana, San Luis, Argentina. Painted as ‘2-AS-24’
153569 (MSN 325C) converted by IAI to Turbo Tracker. To Argentine Naval Aviation as S-2UP, 0703, code 2-AS-24
153570 (MSN 326C) converted to S-2G. To MASDC as Jun 9, 1975. To US Forestry Service as N524DF Aug 21, 1996,
cancelled Sep 1, 1998. Converted to Marsh Aviation S2F-3T. Registered N427DF as a S-2G Aug 30, 2000,
registered as a S-2F3AT Jan 7, 2003, current. Tanker # 70 California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection (CAL FIRE)
153573 (MSN 329C, S-2G) to MASDC as 1S0558 Jul 14, 1975. To US Forestry Service as N526DF Aug 21, 1996,
cancelled Sep 1, 1998. Registered N435DF with MSN 0382-029 as a S-2G Feb 1, 2000, registered with
MSN 0382-029 as a S-2F3AT Jan 7, 2003, registered with MSN 153573 Jul 31, 2013, current
Tanker # 72 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
153576 (MSN 332C) to Royal Australian Navy Apr 5, 1977 as N12-153576, code 856. Withdrawn from use by RAN
Aug 12, 1984 To Hookway Aviation, West Sale, Victoria Sep 1992 and believed still stored at West Sale
153577 (MSN 333C) Converted by IAI to Turbo Tracker. Being converted for Argentine Naval Aviation as S-2UP, 0704,
code 2-AS-25
153578 (MSN 334C) to Royal Australian Navy Apr 5, 1977 as N12-153578, code 857. Withdrawn from use by RAN
Aug 12, 1984. To Hookway Aviation, West Sale, Victoria Sep 1992 and believed still stored at West Sale
153579 (MSN 335C, S-2G) to MASDC as 1S0587 Jan 15, 1976. Went from AMARC to US Forestry Commission and
registered N527DF Aug 21, 1996, cancelled Sep 1, 1998. Registered N434DF with MSN 0382-034 as a S-2G
Feb 1, 2000, registered with MSN 4382-034 as a S-2F3AT Jan 7, 2003, registered with MSN 153579
Jul 31, 2013, current. Tanker # 90 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
153580 (MSN 336C) to Royal Australian Navy Apr 5, 1977 as N12-153580, code 858. SOC Aug 12, 1984. Not operated
by RAN; obtained as a hulk for spares use. Scrapped 1995.
153581 (MSN 337C) to Argentine Naval Aviation as 0705, code 2-AS-26. W/o Nov 26, 1990
153582 (MSN 338C) to Royal Australian Navy Apr 5, 1977 as N12-153582, code 859. SOC Aug 12, 1984. Now preserved
at Fleet Air Arm Museum, HMAS Albatross, Nowra, NSW
12992 ... 14685
Goodyear FG-1,FG-1A Corsair
Vought-Sikorsky Model V-166B F4U-1 Corsair licence built by Goodyear Aircraft Corporation
FG-1A had fixed wings
12992, 13471, 13472 converted to XF2G-1
12997 (VMF-112) engine failed at low altitude after take
off from MCAS Goleta, CA 12/22/1943. Pilot killed
13008 (VF,OUT#3) in midair collision 4/28/1944 near
NAAS Green Cove Springs, FL. Pilot OK.
13010 (VF,OTU#3) 2mi.NAAS Lee Fld, Fl; Force-landed &
nosed over 2/4/1944. Pilot killed;
13015 in midair during gunnery east of St Augustine, FL
7/27/1943. Pilot bailed out OK
13024 overshot on takeoff from NAS Jacksonville FL
7/01/1943. Pilot OK
13029 (VMF-115) midair near Muellton, CA 12/16/1943.
Pilot killed.
13037 (VMF-115) nosed up during landing 11/21/1943 MCAS
Santa Barbara, CA.
13028 stalled on takeoff at low altitude NAAS Lee Field,
FL 1/04/1944. Pilot killed.
13033 had fire in air, pilot tried to force land near
Akron, OH 7/19/1943. Civilian pilot killed.
13043 (VMF-115) crashed during air-to-air gunnery off
Conception, CA 10/30/1943. Pilot killed.
13045 gear retracted 1/4 up on test flight 7/28/1943 and
forced-landed 7/28/1943. Pilot injured.
13052 (VF,OUT#3) flew into ground near NAAS Lee Field,
FL during glide bomb practice 4/21/1944. Pilot
killed.
13055 late pull out during familiarization flight off
NAAS Lee Field, FL 11/04/1943. Pilot killed.
13056 (VF, OUT#1) collided with 13101 near NAAS Green
Cove Springs, FL 8/11/1944. Pilot killed.
13059 (VF,OTU#3) lost 02/10/1944 off Mantansas Inlet.Fl during
gunnery practice. Pilot bailed out OK.
13062 (VF, OTU#1) spun-in on takeoff NAAS Lee Field, FL 2/12/1944.
Pilot killed.
13064 (MBDAG-43) missing in Mojave Mts., CA while
flying on instruments 1/27/1944. One killed
13070 collided with 13096 near NAAS Lee Field 1/10/1944.
Pilot killed.
13071 damaged on ground by explosion of depth charges at NAS Hampton Roads, VA Sep 17, 1943. Repaired
13076 (VF, OUT#3) ditched SE of Mantansas Inlet 10/30/1944.
Pilot OK
13080 (VMO-155) midair with P-39 during training near
MCAS El Centro, CA 11/27/1943. Pilot killed,
P-39 pilot OK.
13082 crashed SO of Bayard, FL 10/08/1943. One killed
13092 damaged on ground by explosion of depth charges at NAS Hampton Roads, VA Sep 17, 1943. Repaired.
13096 collided with 13070 near NAAS Lee Field 1/10/1944.
Pilot bailed out OK.
13101 (VF, OTU#1) midair collision with 13056 near NAAS
Green Cove Springs FL. 8/11/1944. Pilot bailed
out OK
13105 (VF,OTU#3) lost power near NAAF Palaka, FL
7/17/1944. Pilot bailed out OK
13121 (VMO-155) suffered control failure during
gunnery training 12/11/1943. Pilot bailed out OK
13131 stalled on landing at NAAS Lee Field 12/07/1943.
Pilot OK
13136 (VMO-351, MAG-35, 3rd MAW) suffered engine failure
during formation flight 3/4/1944 near MCAS
Cherry Point, NC. Pilot bailed out OK.
13149 (MAW-9) flew into ground on takeoff MCAAF Congaree
Field, SC 7/25/1944 as pilot reached down to
pull gear handle. Pilot injured.
13153 stalled on landing at NAAS LEE Field 1/12/1944.
Pilot killed.
13154 (CASU-22) hit on ground by taxiing F6F NAS
Atlantic City, NJ 5/4/1944.
13158 (VF,OUT#4) engine failure near NAS Jacksonville,
FL 2/23/1944. Pilot bailed out OK.
13175 midair during gunnery off Mayport, FL 1/18/1944.
Pilot bailed out OK.
13179 (VF,OTU#4) in midair near Mayport, FL 2/29/1944.
Pilot bailed out OK.
13191 ditched off shore from Oceanside, CA 12/01/1943.
Pilot OK.
13192 wing panel came off in dive and hit inverted off
NAS Jacksonville, FL. 12/09/1943. Pilot killed.
13189 (VMF-112) went into inverted spin during
aerobatics near MCAS Goleta, CA 2/13/1944.
Pilot killed.
13202 (VMF-115) engine froze in flight off Naples, CA
11/25/1943. Pilot bailed out OK
13203 went into inverted spin during aerobatics
12/31/1943 off MCAS Santa Ana, CA. Pilot killed.
13205 (VMF-112) missing on training flight 4/11/1944.
13212 (VMF-222) missing on combat mission 2/24/1944
Torokina, South Pacific. Pilot MIA.
13213 (VMF-211) ditched 5 miles off landing strip at
Torokina on combat mission 1/26/1944. Pilot OK
13215 (VMF-211) in midair during landing at Piva Yoke,
South Pacific 1/30/1944. Pilot killed
13217 (VMF-115) in midair with P-38 near Lompoc, CA
1/22/1944. Pilot killed
13223 (VF, OUT#3) ditched during gunnery near Flagers
Beach, FL 3/10/1944. Pilot OK.
13226 in engine failure south of NAS Jacksonville, FL
1/24/1944. Pilot bailed out with injuries.
13231 (VF,OTU#4) spun in on takeoff NAS Jacksonville, FL
7/18/1944. Pilot OK.
13241 (VF, OTU#4) crashed int St. Johns River, FL on
takeoff 4/23/1944. Pilot killed.
13254 (VF, OTU#5) in runway collision 3/5/1944.
13262 (VMF-222) crash landed, one brake locked 3/7/1944,
Torokina, South Pacific.
13263 (VF, OTU#5) hard landing at night NAS Jacksonville,
FL 2/16/1944. Pilot OK.
13267 (VF-OTU5) collided with F3A-1 -4610 and crashed 7 mi
SE of Fernandina Nov 16, 1944, killing Royal Navy pilot.
13268 ditched Espiritu on non combat mission 2/18.1944.
Pilot OK.
13269 (VMF-217) gear would not extend 3/9/1944 Vella
Lavella, South Pacific. Pilot bailed out OK
13277 crashed on takeoff MCAS Goleta, CA 4/3/1944.
Pilot OK.
13293 (VMO-351) nosed over after landing from night
familiarization flight 1/26/1944. Pilot injured.
13295 dove in to Neuse River 6 mi from MCAS Cherry
PT, NC on night familiarization flight 1/17/1944.
Pilot killed.
13300 (VF, OUT#3) wing folded in flight and came off
4/29/1944. Pilot killed.
13303 (VMF-123) spun in after pull-out offshore of Surf, CA
2/10/1944. Pilot killed.
13306 (VMF-912) hard landing at MCAAF Kinston, NC
7/26/1944 and caught fire. Pilot OK.
13312 (VMF-11) crashed at sea Tutulia, South Pacific
1/15/1944. Pilot OK
13333 in forced landing NAS Jacksonville, FL 2/28/1944.
Pilot OK
13334 in midair collision with R4D-5 39063 and crashed into St.
Johns river near NAS Jacksonville Nov 6, 1944. All 18 on
both planes killed.
13380 (VMF-234, MAG-34, 3rd MAW) crashed after takeoff
on night familization flight Sommons Knott
Field, New Bern, SC 3/15/1944. Pilot killed.
13410 (VMF-112) ditched near Naples, CA 3/26/1944.
Pilot OK.
13411 (MBDAG-42) ditched near Point Conception, CA
4/18/1944. Pilot OK.
13453 (VF, OUT#4) in midair with 13562 near Mayport,
FL 4/19/1944. Pilot bailed out OK.
13455 (MBDAG-42) midair during gunnery training
3/26/1944. Pilot OK.
13459 noted Nov 10, 2006 at National Museum of the United
States Marine Corps, Quantico, VA
13465 (VMF-121) midair fire, burned on landing MCAS
Mojave, CA. 3/8/1944. Pilot OK.
13469 (VMF-452) inverted spin in aerobatics near
MCAS Mojave, CA 3/8/1944. Pilot OK.
13477 (VMF-481) crashed on takeoff from MCAS El Toro
CA 4/17/1944. Pilot killed.
13486 on display at MCAS Quantico, VA
13490 (VF, OUT#5) missing during aerobatics and
familiarization flight near Jacksonville
Beach, FL 3/28/1944.
13504 (VMF-214) crashed into water Aug 22, 1944. Pilot killed
13511 (VOF-2) engine failed during attempted
forced-landing and crashed 2/1944. Pilot
killed.
13521 (VMF-214) overturned on takeoff Nov 2, 1944.
13526 (VF, OTU#5) missing off St. Augustine, FL.
2/21/1944.
13532 (VMF-214) crashed Apr 2, 1944 due to engine failure
during takeoff. Pilot died in hospital.
13543 (MBDAG-42) force landed MCAS Goleta, CA
3/23/1944. Pilot OK.
13547 (VMF-214) raft inflated in cockpit in flight
between Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa Island
4/14/1944. Pilot bailed out without
chute and was killed.
13562 (VF,OUT#4) in midair with 13453 near Mayport,
FL 4/19/1944. Pilot killed.
13608 (MBDAG-41) crashed during gunnery practice
near Dana Pt, CA 3/21/1944. Pilot killed.
13629 (VMF-924) swerved off runway during landing
MCAS Cherry Point, NC. 8/10/1944. Pilot OK
13635 (VF-0TU5) dove in and crashed 2 mi W of Black Creek target
May 23, 1944, killing Royal Navy pilot.
13647 (VMF-112) flew into terrain near Flagstaff, AZ
7/22/1944. Pilot killed.
13660 (MBDAG-46) midair fire, crash landed near Castle
Rock, San Clemente Island, CA 4/7/1944.
Pilot killed.
13665 force landed near Meacham Field, TX during ferry flight 3/27/1944. Pilot OK.
13675 (VF-303) in runway collision NAAS Los Alamitos, CA 4/17/1944. Pilot OK.
13676 (VF-303) in crash landing NAAS Los Alamitos, CA 4/20/1944. Pilot OK.
13681 (VMF-481, MBDAG-46) late pullout from dive
near MCAS El Toro, CA 4/12/1944. Pilot killed.
13690 (VMF-123, MBDAG-42) crashed near Modesto CA
at night 4/10/1944, possible vertigo. Pilot killed.
13712 crashed on Trabuco Mtn 6mi E of MCAS El Toro May 5, 1944
13723 (MBDAG-46) went into spin 7/30/1944 2 mi SW of Trabuco
Plateau, near MCAS El Toro, CA. Pilot bailed out OK.
13724 (VF,OTU#5) engine failure near Bennettsville,
SC 3/21/1944. Pilot bailed out with injuries.
13751 (VF, OTU#5) in midair with 13931 4/28/1944.
Pilot killed.
13759 (MBDAG-46) went into spin during aerobatics
8/17/1944. Pilot bailed out OK.
13765 in midair with 1307 during gunnery practice
near St. Mary's Inlet 5/1/1944. Pilot killed.
13811 crashed near Oak Creek in Tehachapi, CA Sep 1, 1944.
13828 (VF-84) collided with 13832 in midair 7/23/1944
near Coronados Islands off CA. Both pilots killed.
13845 (VF-84) ditched during gunnery practice
near Point Loma, CA 8/3/1944. Pilot OK.
13858 (VF-82) in midair collision with 50391 Oct 4, 1945 near Mt Tamalpias, N of San
Francisco, CA. Both pilots parachuted to safety
13881 (MBDAG-46) dove in near MCAS El Toro, CA.
Pilot killed.
13907 in midair with 13765 during gunnery practice
near St. Mary's Inlet 5/1/1944. Pilot bailed out OK.
13913 (VF,OTU#1) flew into St. Johns River, FL and
exploded 8/17/1944. Pilot killed.
13927 (VMF-523) did not pull out during dive MCAS Parris
Island, SC 8/11/1944. Pilot killed.
13931 (VF, OTU#5) in midair with 13751 4/28/1944. Pilot bailed out OK.
14014 (VMF-112) ditched near MCAS Goleta, CA 8/10/1944. Pilot OK.
14034 (VF,OTU#4) ground-looped on landing 7/26/1944. Pilot OK.
14111 (VF,OUT#5) stalled in landing Fleming Island, FL
7/17/1944. Pilot OK.
14170 (MBDAG-46) in midair with F4U-1 49725 near MCAS
El Toro, CA. Both pilots bailed out OK.
14178 (MBDAG-46) in midair collision 7/18/1944 near Elsinore, CA. Pilot OK.
14204 (VMF-222) crashed on non-combat mission due to mechanical failure 8/14/1944.
14241 (VMF-114) impacted hillside at Palau, unknown date. Pilot killed.
14242 (VMF-312) missing on test flight near Espiritu
Santo, South Pacific 8/9/1944. Pilot MIA.
14257 (VMF-121) crashed on Palau, unknown date. Pilot survived.
14293 (VB-14) ditched on takeoff from Charger 1/14/1944.
14569 crashed 30 mi NE of NAAS 29 Palms, CA. Mar 12, 1945.
14592/14685 to Royal Navy as Corsair IV KD161/KD254
KD163 (14594) crashed in sea during interception exercise
from Hal Far Apr 6, 1945 due to low oil pressure.
Pilot bailed out but rescuers failed to find him.
KD172 (14603) suffered unspecified accident aboard HMS Speaker
in late 1945 and disposed of by pushing overboard.
KD182 (14613) forcelanded in field at Ras Safaniya (162 mi
from Bahrein) Aug 30, 1945 after drop in oil pressure.
Pilot survived but aircraft DBR.
KD185 (14616) missed wires and struck barrier on HMS Venerable
Jun 4, 1945. Pilot unhurt but aircraft DBR.
KD199 (14630) ditched during mission from HMS Venerable Apr 9, 1945
following engine fire. Pilot rescued.
KD207 (14638) struck slipstream of another aircraft during takeoff
from HMS Venerable Apr 9, 1945 and stalled into sea.
Pilot rescued.
KD219 (14650) ditched following engine fire Sep 21, 1945.
Pilot rescued.
KD225 (14656) last seen over Koriyama airfield, Japan Aug 9, 1945
undertaking photographic run following strafing attack.
Pilot MIA
KD227 (14658) stalled on landing and damaged wing Fe 18, 1945,
took off again but pilot found aircraft to be uncontrollable
and bailed out safely near Porton Down.
KD241 (14672) crashed into Red Sea May 30, 1945 after colliding
with Corsair KD294 (BuNo 14725) during dummy strafing
attack on HMS Venerable. Pilot killed.
KD253 (14684) missed wires on HMS Arbiter Mar 17, 1945, struck
barrier,and overturned. Aircraft DBR.
162517 ... 165526
Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion
MSN 65529/65538 (from Scramble)
162518 (MSN 65530) to HMH-366 then to HMH-465
163566 ... 163577
General Dynamics F-16N Fighting Falcon
Were formerly USAF 86-1684/1695. MSN 3M-11/22.
163566 to AMARC as 1F0014 Jan 11, 1995, reallocated to FG0484
Jan 11, 1995. Still on AMARC inventory Jan 15, 2008
163567 to AMARC as 1F0005 Oct 6, 1994, reallocated to FG0485
Oct 6, 1994. Still on AMARC inventory Jan 15, 2008
163568 crashed at Twin Falls, Idaho Dec 17, 1992. Pilot killed.
163569 on static display at NAS Forth Worth, TX, painted as a USAF F-16. Has been at Carswell AFB since 1994, on
loan from Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola, Florida.
163570 to AMARC as 1F0010 Jan 10, 1995. TO NAS China Lake, CA in 1999 as target
163571 to AMARC as 1F0007 Nov 29, 1994, reallocated to FG0430 Mar 13, 1998. Has been dismantled to
repair F-16Cs 84-1217, 85-1444, and 86-0242.
163572 at National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, FL
163573 crashed at NAS Key West, FL May 12, 1994. Pilot ejected. Scrapped at NAS Key West, FL
163574 to AMARC as 1F0002 Jun 21, 1994, reallocated to
FG0431 Mar 13, 1998. Still on AMARC inventory Jan 15, 2008
163575 to AMARC as 1F0016 Jan 12, 1995. To Eglin AFB, FL in 1999 as a target
163576 on loan from Pensacola Naval Air Museum to NAS Fallon Airpark, Nevada
163577 to AMARC as 1F0012 Jan 10, 1995, reallocated to FG0486
Jan 10, 1995. Still on AMARC inventory Jan 15, 2008
22857 ... 23656
General Motors TBM-3 Avenger
MSN 1/800. Grumman Model G-40 built under license by Eastern Aircraft Division of General Motors Corporation.
22857 assigned to NAES Philadelphia, PA. Assigned to NACA Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory,
Langley Field, VA Aug 10, 1944 to Aug 17, 1944. Assigned to NAES Philadelphia, PA
22915 (VT-80) surveyed Ormoc Bay, Leyte, Philippines Nov 11, 1944
22926 (VT-80) lost Hainan Jan 16, 1945.
22932 lost off deck of USS Cape Esperance (CVE-88) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944
22940 lost off deck of USS Cape Esperance (CVE-88) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944
22965 (VTMB-132) failed a landing attempt on escort carrier Takanis Bay off California Jan 12, 1945 and
crashed into water. Pilot (sole occupant) rescued
23010 (VT-80) lost Manila Nov 5, 1944.
23053 lost off deck od USS Cape Esperance (CVE-88) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944
23059 (VT-80 surveyed Ormoc Bay, Leyte Nov 11, 1944.
23085 (VT-85) made first arrested landing aboard USS Shangri-La in Chesapeake Pay Oct 15, 1944.
23098 lost off deck of USS Altamaha (CVE-18) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944
23100 lost off deck of USS Cape Esperance (CVE-88) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944
23112 lost off deck of USS Cape Esperance (CVE-88) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944
23121 lost off deck of USS Cape Esperance (CVE-88) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944
23132 lost off deck of USS Cape Esperance (CVE-88) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944.
23168 lost off deck of USS Cape Esperance (CVE-88) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944.
23172 lost off deck of USS Cape Esperance (CVE-88) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944
23184 lost off deck of USS Cape Esperance (CVE-88) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944
23231 lost off deck of USS Cape Esperance (CVE-88) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944
23237 lost off deck of USS Altahama (CVE-18) during typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944.
23246 reconditioned and transferred to Royal Navy Jul 31, 1945 as
VL436. No record of fate
23250 lost off deck of USS Monterey (CVL-26) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944
23253 (VT-80) lost Jan 16, 1945, Hainan
23257 to Royal Navy as Avenger III JZ635
23258 to Royal Navy as Avenger III JZ636
23259 to Royal Navy as Avenger III JZ637. Returned to US Navy at
NAS Norfolk Aug 1945.
23260 to Royal Navy as Avenger III JZ638
23261 to Royal Navy as Avenger III JZ639
23262 to Royal Navy as Avenger III JZ640
23263 to Royal Navy as Avenger III JZ641
23264 to Royal Navy as Avenger III JZ642
23266 lost off deck of USS Altamaha (CVE-18) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944
23275 lost off deck of USS Altahama (CVE-18) during typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944.
23284 lost off deck of USS Altahama (CVE-18) during typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944.
23286 reconditioned and transferred to Royal Navy Jul 31, 1945 as
VL501. No record of fate
23283 lost off deck of USS Altamaha (CVE-18) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944
23293 lost off deck of USS Altahama (CVE-18) during typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944.
23307 was a member of the famous Flight 19 which was lost out of NAS Ft Lauderdale, FL Dec 5, 1945.
It was flown by the flight leader, Lt. Charles Carroll Taylor.
23321 lost off deck of USS Altahama (CVE-18) during typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944.
23433 (VT-45) lost off deck of USS San Jacinto (CVL-30) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944
23457 lost off deck of USS Monterey (CVL-26) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944
23500 (MSN 644) Bought by Uruguayan Naval Aviation / Aviación Naval Uruguaya as A-553
23539 (VT-124) exploded after landing on USS Hancock Jan 21, 1945. The aircraft made a normal landing and
taxied forward, but the landing on the flight deck must have dislodged two of
its 500-lb bombs. The two bombs exploded on the flight deck, killing 62 sailors and injuring numerous others.
23549 with VT-83 on USS Essex (CV-9) in 1945
23602 (MSN 746) reported 1979 at Bradley Air Museum, Windsor Locks, CT.
Destroyed by tornado Oct 3, 1980. Front fuselage noted May 2006 on display at
Connecticut Historical Aviation Collection (New England Air
Museum), Windsor Locks, CT
23615/23622 to Royal Navy as Avenger III JZ643/JZ650.
33515 ... 33614
Interstate TDR-1
Naval Aircraft Factory TDN development built in modified configuration by Interstate as TDR-1.
Was unmanned remotely-controlled aircraft for use in combat as assault drone.
33529 at National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, FL
33532/33614 cancelled
33535 ... 33614
Grumman J2F-6 Duck
Serials reassigned from cancelled TDR-1 batch. Built by Columbia Aircraft Corporation under license.
33542 SOC at Guantanamo Bay Apr 30, 1949
33549 became N1214N. Reported in 1991 to be at Weeks Air Museum,
Tamiami, FL. Badly damaged by Hurrican Andrew Aug 24, 1992. Rebuilt and was flying
by 1997. Now with Kermit Weeks at Fantasy of Flight, Polk City, Florida
33550 registered N910CM (ntu) May 9, 1989. Cancelled Aug 14, 2012. Also quoted as 33559
33559 delivered to US Navy May 26, 1945, SOC 1948,. To N3960C in 1949. Later N910CM. Current at Tallamook Air Museum,
Oregon.
33563 registered N79919 Feb 20, 1952, cancelled Feb 21, 1956
33581 at National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, FL.
33587 civilianized as N67790 Oct 21, 1946. Rebuilt and flown in 1954. Converted to fire tanker Jan 1962
as C07. To Tallmantz Aviation Inc of Santa Ana, CA in Jan 1970 and flown in Venezuela filming
*Murphy's War*. To Kermit Weeks Apr 1985. Now on display at WPAFB Museum, painted as
OA-12 48-563.
33594 to civil registry as N1273N in 1959. To San Diego Aerospace Museum, San Diego, California in 1975.
in years 1995-2000 lent to Kermit Weeks at Polk City, California, but sold to Cinema Air Collection, Chino, CA
June 21, 2000 as N5SF. Restored at Chino, first flight Mar 18, 2002..
33602 to civil registry as N1939M on 6th July 1952 was sold to Dr Roberto Baptista, at
Maiquetia, La Guaira. His mailing address was c/o TACA de Venezuela, which by this date
was a subsidiary of Linea Aeropostal Venezolana. No further registration known WFU at Letica, Colombia
and derelict by 1070. To Kermit Weeks Dec 6, 1982 for restoration, Registered as N5855S Jan 1997.
33614 to N55S of Lake Wales Air Services, Lake Wales, FL, reported
derelict in 1982. Reported Sep 2005 to be under restoration by Wichita Air Services, Newton, KS
43138 ... 43637
Boeing/Stearman N2S-5 Kaydet
MSN 75-8232/8731 ex USAAF 42-109199/109698. Stearman Aircraft Model E-75
43138 (MSN 75-8232) became N5729N. Sold to owner in Austria Fab 2008
43156 (MSN 75-8250) at National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, FL.
43181 (MSN 75-8275) to civil registry as N75652, then YHS-135P. Registered to
Canadian user as CF-AHA.
43184 (MSN 75-8278) flipped over on its back at Peterson Field, CO Sep 2, 1943.
43192 (MSN 75-8286) was registered as N1616M, cancelled in 2011 and exported to Brazil.
43220 (MSN 75-8314) ex USAAF 42-109281 to civil registry as N9399H,
cancelled Nov 5, 1988. To VH-USE May 8,1991.
43281 (MSN 75-8375) ex USAAF 42-109351. To VP-KRR.
43284 (MSN 75-8378) ex USAAF 42-109354. On civil registry as N42PT
43293 (MSN 75-8387) to N42PT. Modified to PT-18 standard with Jacobs engine. Flies i blue and yellow USAAC
markings.
43347 (MSN 75-8441)
43375 (MSN 75-8469) to civil registry as N65668.
43381 (MSN 75-8475) to civil registry as B-75-A75-N1 as N4493N
43390 became N1325M. Noted Apr 2003 stored at Tibenham, England.
43405 (MSN 75-8499) ex USAAF 42-109466, MSN 75-8499 to civilian market as N43405. To Greek civil registry
Greece as SX-EAZ, then SX-AGI. Preserved at Sedes AB, Greece. Cancelled as SX-AGI in 2013
and sold to French owner.
43415 (MSN 75-8509) to civil registry as N1631M
43447 (MSN 75-8541) to civil registry as N75849.
43451 (MSN 75-8545) ex USAAF 42-109512. To civil registry as N66557.
43449 (MSN 75-8543). Became N5619N, then CF-XRD, then G-AZLE Dec 29, 1971
43470 (MSN 75-8564) became N9082H. Sold to owner in Austria Feb 2008
43517 ex USAAF 42-109578. To civil registry as N4325, now G-NZSS, operated by Anglian
Aircraft Co, Ltd at Swanton Morley, England in USAAF colors with
false tail number of 343251.
43515 (MSN 75-8609) to civil registry as N4937N
43530 (MSN 75-8624) registred as N4968V
43543 (MSN 75-8637) registered as N1339M
43576 (MSN 75-8670) to civil user in Jamaica as 6Y-JFE. Registration cancelled Oct 1972.
43593 (MSN 75-8687) became CC-PZU and re-registered as CC-LGO of Club Aereo Valparaiso.
43607 (MSN 75-8701) became N5685N. Registered May 30, 2008 to
Sasair Inc of Quebec as C-FRGO
43615 (MSN 75-8709) registered as N3976B
43623 (MSN 75-8717) as HK-3242P on display in Mar 2014 in Museo Aereo Fenix, Cali, Colombia
43632 (MSN 75-8726) became N53545 then C-GVHF. Reported sold to
owner in Australia July 2007. Registered Jan 15, 2008 as
F-AZSH
53050 ... 53949
General Motors TBM-3 Avenger
Built under license by Eastern Aircraft Division of General Motors Corporation. MSN 3112/4011
53053 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB392 Oct 10, 1953. To French Navy in Mar 1958. SOC 1966.
53060 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB393 Oct 6, 1953. To Netherlands Navy in 1958 as 21-37. SOC 1959.
53065 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.4 XB362 May 19, 1953. To French Navy in 1957.
53070 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB355 in 1953. Sold as scrap Feb 27, 1961
although not formally SOC until Mar 9, 1961.
53072 (MSN 3134) to Royal Canadian Navy Aug 1952 as 53072. Modified as Avenger AS.Mk.3M. SOC Jul 5, 1960
To Canadian civil registry as CF-KCH aerial spray aircraft. Crashed on takeoff at Boston Brook airstrip Jun 6, 1974.
53078 (MSN 3140) to Royal Canadian Navy May 29, 1952 as 53078, code 420 and later 386. To CF-JJC, then
to US civil registry as N68683 and later to Canadian
civil registry as CF-BEF aerial spray aircraft. W/o at Juniper airstrip May 20, 1975.
53087 to Netherlands Navy as 1-14. W/o Sep 8, 1959
53089 to Netherlands Navy as 1-7. W/o Feb 18, 1956
53094 (MSN 3156) to Royal Canadian Navy Jul 1952 as 53094. w/o Mar 18, 1957 after
dropped out of formation.
53099 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB382 Sep 16, 1953. To Netherlands Navy in 1958 as 22-29, later
researialed 071. SOC Jan 1961.
53104 (MSN 3166) to Royal Canadian Navy Oct 1950 as 53104, code TF*L. SOC Dec 1956
53107 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.4 XB308 Mar 18, 1953. To Netherlands Navy as 22-24 Mar 6, 1958.
Crashed Oct 24, 1958.
53109 (MSN 3171) to Royal Canadian Navy as 53109, code 431 and later 341 Aug 1952. SOC Mar 3, 1959
53110 to Royal Navy Mar 18, 1953 as Avenger AS.5 XB321. To French Navy Mar 19, 1958. SOC Apr 13, 1966.
53118 crashed in Everglades 30 mi NW of Master Field Mar 16, 1947. Pilot killed. Pilot's body removed but wreck
remained in place. Wreckage spotted Jan 1989
53119 (MSN 3181) to Royal Canadian Navy as 53119, code 378 May 1952. SOC May 1958. To Simsbury Flying Servives 1960,
registration unknown To Leo Volkmer, US civil registry as N33BM, named "Riverfront Trolley" Apr 8, 1970. To
Wilson Edwards 1974, Bing Spring, TX, renamed "The Wild Turkey". Used in film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"
1977. Registered to Hillary Wilson Nov 7, 2014
53122 (VR-24) crashed Capodichino-Naples Dec 11, 1953
53124 to Netherlands Navy as 1-6, then 022. WFU in 1960.
53127 to Royal Navy Mar 18, 1953 as Avenger AS.5 XB322. To French Navy Mar 19, 1958. SOC Aug 10, 1965.
53136 (TBM-3W2) to Netherlands Navy as 16-109 then 049. WFU in 1960
53137 (MSN 3199) to Royal Canadian Navy Navy Oct 1950 as 53137, code 317. SOC Oct 3, 1958.
53139 (MSN 3201) to Royal Canadian Navy Sep 1950 as 53139, code 361. SOC Jan 30, 1958.
To Conair Ltd as CF-IMN (later C-FIMN). From Conair to Forest
Protection Ltd. Sold 1994 to Vintage Wings of Seattle, WA and registered
N6VC. To Greatest Generation Naval Museum, San Diego, CA Jan 11, 2013.
53142 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB378 Oct 6, 1953, then to Dutch Navy as 22-32, later reserialled 073.
To Brazil in 1960.
53159 (MSN 3221) to Royal Canadian Navy Oct 1952 as 53159, code 417. SOC Mar 19, 1959
53161 (MSN 3223) to Royal Canadian Navy Jul 1950 as 53161, code 310. Crashed Brantford,
Ontario Nov 5, 1956. Crew OK
53164 (MSN 3226) to Royal Canadian Navy Jul 1950 as 53164, code 311. SOC Dec 22, 1951
53166 (MSN 3228) to Royal Canadian Navy Jun 1950 as 53166, code 362. SOC Dec 1956.
53167 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB397 Oct 6, 1953. To French Navy in 1958. SOC 1966.
53168 (MSN 3230) to Royal Canadian Navy Oct 1950 as 53168. Stalled on takeoff and
crashed Apr 24, 1952.
53170 to Royal Navy Apr 4, 1953 as Avenger AS.4 XB317. w/o after forced landing in field at
Balloch, Scotland Jan 25, 1954. Cause of forced landing was carburetor icing.
53171/53183 to Royal Navy as Avenger III JZ721/JZ733
53171 (JZ721) no record of receipt by Royal Navy
53172 (JZ722) no record of receipt by Royal Navy, but there
are records of its return to US navy Oct 1945.
53173/53183 (JZ723/JZ733) no record of receipt by Royal Navy
53193 to Royal Navy Mar 18, 1953 as Avenger AS.5 XB323. Crashed at Tilstock airfield near Whitchurch,
UK Jan 7, 1957. 2 killed, one injured. Aircraft SOC Jan 9, 1957
53200 (MSN 3262) to Royal Canadian Navy May 1952 as 53200, code 377. To sprayer in USA as N9010C, later
to Forest Protection, Ltd as C-GLEL. Noted preserved at Museum of Mountain Flying, Missoula, Montana in Jun 2013.
53202 to Netherlands Navy as 1-19. W/o Nov 26, 1957
53205 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB398 Sep 26, 1953. To French Navy in 1958. SOC 1966.
53209 (MSN 3271) to US civil registry as N7960C with Major Oil Corp, then to Norfolk Aerial Spraying, NB as CF-AXS (1971),
later C-FAXS (1975). Crashed 4 mi E of North Branc Mullin Stream in centeral Northumberland Co Jun 15, 1979.
53212 to Netherlands Navy as 1-20 then 028. W/o Feb 25, 1960
53220 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.4 XB361 Mar 31, 1953. To French government
53221 to Royal Navy as Avenger ECM.6 XB311 Mar 31, 1953
53225 (MSN 3287) to Royal Canadian Navy May 1950 as 53225. Soc Nov 29, 1956
53227 (MSN 3289) to Royal Canadian Navy as 53227, code 308 Jul 1950. Ditched at sea
May 21, 1959. Crew OK
53229 to civil registry as N7236C
53241 (MSN 3303) to Royal Canadian Navy as 53241, code 307 Jul 1950 To civil registry as CF-IMM with Skyway Air Services,
Langley, BC as tanker. Crashed at Sussex area May 14, 1973. Parts salvaged by Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum.
53247 to Netherlands Navy as 1-4. W/o May 17, 1954
53250 to Netherlands Navy as 1-21 then 029. WFU Oct 12, 1960
53256 (MSN 3318) became N9592C, then CF-ZYB. Crashed Jun 1, 1971
53258 to Netherlands Navy as 1-22 then 030. WFU in 1960
53278 (MSN 3340) to Royal Canadian Navy Jun 1952 as 53278. Ditched Oct 29, 1959 due to loss of power
on takeoff
53281 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.4 XB296 Mar 18, 1953. To French Navy Jul 18, 1957.
53287 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB363 May 19, 1953. To French Navy Mar 19, 1958. SOC 1966.
53291 to Netherlands Navy as 1-2, then 020. WFU in 1960.
53294 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB374 May 19, 1953. To French Navy Mar 19, 1958. SOC 1966.
53298 to US civil registry as N7956C
53307 (MSN 3369) to US civil registry as N9078Z, then to Forest Protection, Ltd
as C-GLEI. Crashed in river during approach to Dunphy airstrip, New Brunswick May 8, 1975. Pilot uninjured
53311 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.4 XB441 in 1953. To French Navy in 1957.
53319 (MSN 3381) converted to TBM-3R in 1953 and assigned to VR-22 at
NAS Norfolk. SOC Jun 12, 1956. To Nevadair, Tonopah, NV
Jun 27, 1958/1970 as N3966A. To Charlie Jensen of Tonopah,NV
1972-77. Stored cunconverted as RB-319, Sacramento, CA.
To Aero Union, Chico, CA 1980-87. May 1987 to Anthony Haig-Thomas
of North Weald, UK. Restored by TBM Aircraft,Inc,
Holmdel, NJ 1988-1991. To UK Jan 1989 as G-BTDP.
Registered May 2006 to C. Trachsel of Lausanne, Switzerland as HB-RDG.
53320 to Royal Navy as XB361 in 1953. To French Navy in 1957.
53321 to Royal Navy Mar 18, 1953 as Avenger ECM.6 XB311. SOC Jul 22, 1963 and scrapped.
53322 (MSN 3384) to Royal Canadian Navy May 1950 as 53322, code 314. w/o in accident Sep 28, 1956 at sea. Pilot rescued.
53333 (VS-892) crashed after takeoff from USS Rendova (CVE-114) Sept 8, 1951.
53334 (MSN 3396) to Royal Canadian Navy Oct 1950 as 53334, code 349. To CF-KPJ, then N68663 with Flying Service, Inc
Later to Forest Protection, Ltd as C-GLEG. W/o at Dunphy, New Brunswick 7/4/1975. Pilot uninjured.
53337 (MSN 3399) to Royal Canadian Navy as 53337, code 390 May 1952. Later to Conair Ltd as CF-IMI. From Conair to Forest
Protection Ltd. Sold 1994 to Vintage Wings of Seattle, WA. Was almost immediately sold by
Vintage Wings to M. Pietsch of Minot, ND who registered it N337GA. Registration
N337GA cancelled Feb 7, 2006 on sale to owner in Australia. Registered Apr 5, 2006 as
VH-VTB
53351 to civil registry as N7411C, then CF-ZTA. W/o at Sevogle, New Brunswick 7/21/1974, pilot killed.
53353 became N5264V. Later with Confederate Air Force.
53358 (MSN 3420) to Royal Canadian Navy Oct 1950 as 53358, code 341. Fatal crash on
runway at Shearwater with Banshee 126306 Aug 27, 1957
53361 (TBM-3W2) to Netherlands Navy as 16-101. W/o Sep 26, 1954
53367 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB399 Oct 6, 1953. To Netherlands Navy in 1958 as 22-20, later reserialed 065.
SOC in 1961.
53382 to Royal Navy Mar 18, 1953 as Avenger AS.5 XB320. Ditched May 2, 1957 following loss of engine
power after takeoff from HMS Warrior. Crew rescued by helicopter.
53389 to Royal Navy May 19, 1953 as Avenger ECM.6 XB364. Scrapped 1963.
53392 (MSN 3454) to Royal Canadian Navy Jun 1950 as 53392, code 306 then to
Canadian civil registry with Skyway as CF-KCK. Crashed at Castlegar, BC Aug 8, 1967. Pilot killed.
53399 to Royal Navy May 19, 1953 as Avenger AS.5 XB387. Sold as scrap Feb 27, 1961
although not formally SOC until Mar 9, 1961
53400 to Royal Navy Mar 18, 1953 as Avenger AS.4 XB297. To French Navy Jul 18, 1957.
53403 with National Naval Air Museum, Pensacola, FL. Onl loan
to Nimitz Park, TX
53411 to Royal Navy Apr 5, 1953 as Avenger AS.4 XB313. To French Navy Sep 7, 1957.
53420 (MSN 3482) to Royal Canadian Navy as 53420, code 343 Oct 1950. Later to Conair, Ltd as
C-FKCM. Damaged in Saskatchewan in 1968 or 1969 with fuel problem. Repaired.
From Conair to Forest Protection Ltd. Sold 1994 to Vintage Wings of Seattle, WA. Now N420GP with Tri-State
Warbird Museum, Cincinnati, OH
53437 (MSN 3499) to Royal Canadian Navy Oct 1950 as 53437, code 805. Crashed Fonthill,
Ontario Sep 19, 1958. Pilot killed.
53438 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB394 Oct 10, 1953. To Netherlands Navy in 1958 as 21-35. SOC in 1959.
53444 became N9319Z
53453 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.4 XB298 Mar 18, 1953. To French Navy Jul 18, 1957.
53454 (MSN 3516) to storage at NAS Litchfield, Park, Arizona Feb 11, 1954. Officially retired
Apr 2, 1956. To Idaho Air Tankers (1963-64) as N7030C, Tanker D13. To Reeder Flying Service,
Twin Falls, Idaho (1966-1984) as just tanker number 13. Obtained by Southeastern Aircraft of Live Oak
Florida in 1986 and loaned to US Naval Air Museum at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas 1987-1992 where it stood
on static display. Bought by David Talichet and it sat for six years until Gary Applebaum purchased
it and began restoration work, which took several year years. First flight Jul 1999. Obtained by
Military Aviation Museum Jan 2001. This aircraft was flying at the
Cherry Point MCAS airshow, registered as N7030C with Training Services, Inc of
Virginia Beach, VA, on 3 May 2003. Performed flypast at commissioning of
CN-77 USS George H. W. Bush Jan 10, 2009. Now flyable as "10" (still registered as N7030C presented
as a TBM-3E of an Atlantic antisubmarine patrol squadron with Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach, VA.
53477 discovered in Salton Sea, CA.
53479 to US civil registry as N9595C
53482 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB400 Oct 10, 1953. Scrapped in 1961.
53484 (MSN 3546) in 1963 to US civil registry as N7031C for Airway, Inc of Yakim, Washington. Side #111.
Crashed after striking trees while spraying at St Martin, New Brunswick, Canada Jun 21, 1970. Pilot killed
53488 (MSN 3550) to Royal Canadian Navy Jul 1950 as 53488, code 312. To US civil registry
as N6586D. To Canadian civil record as CF-XOO with Maritime Air Services,
Moncton, N.B. Crashed and burned at Deer Lake, Newfoundland
Jul 13, 1969. Pilot uninjured.
53489 (MSN 3551) to Royal Canadian Navy Jul 1950 as 53489, code 304. Soc Jan 1958. To N6580D with Simsbury
Flying Service, Simsbury, CT. Stripped for parts and stored at Simsbury, CT. Hulk moved to FL 1989 and fuseelage
used in restoration of N4171A/91521
53492 became N9083Z. Crashed at Chester, CA Aug 2, 1973.
53493 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.4 XB360 Mar 31, 1953. SOC Jul 22, 1963
and sold as scrap.
53496 (MSN 3558) to Royal Canadian Navy Oct 1950 as 53496, code 339. Then to
CF-MSX with Skyways. Crashed Harrison Lake, BC Jul 7, 1961. Pilot killed.
53500 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB395 Oct 6, 1953. Damaged Sep 19, 1957 in
heavy landing at night and SOC Jan 23, 1958 having been reduced to
spares at RNAY Belfast the previous day.
53503 (MSN 3565) to Royal Canadian Navy Jun 1950 as 53503, code 315. SOC Jan 1, 1958.
To civil registry as N6583D with Simsbury Flying Service, Simsbury, CT. Then acquired by Confederate Air
Force and registered as N53503. Damaged on taxi at Glendale, Arizona when left gear collapsed Mar 17, 2014.
53507 (MSN 3569) to Royal Canadian Navy Oct 1950 as 53507, code 368. To CF-IML with
Skyways. Crashed in British Columbia 1961
53509/53521 to Royal Navy as Avenger III JZ734/JZ746.
There is no record of receipt of any of these by Royal Navy
53522 to civil registry as N7410C, damaged Apr 18, 1967 on fire
bombing diving run, load ejection test when a pilot chute
deployed prematurely and jerked dummy load into aircraft.
Oct 1980 to N88HP, then to N188TD with Claire Aviation (Tom Duffy),
Philadelphia, PA. W/o Mar 7, 2009 when aircraft caught fire
in flight after takeoff for a maintenance test flight. The
plane was consumed by fire after a successful emergency
landing at Millville, NJ.
53545 (MSN 3607) to Royal Canadian Navy May 1950 as 53545. Modified as Avenger AS.Mk.3M. SOC Feb 2, 1958
53548 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB401 Oct 6, 1953. To Netherlands Navy in 1958 as 21-37. SOC in 1959.
53549 (MSN 3611) to Royal Canadian Navy Oct 1950 as 53549. Ditched during approach
to carrier HMCS Magnificent Nov 14, 1952. Crew rescued.
53550 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB396 Oct 10, 1953. To Netherlands Navy in 1958 as 22-23. SOC in 1959.
53554 (MSN 3616) to Royal Canadian Navy Aug 1952 as 53554. Modified as Avenger AS.Mk.3M. To CF-KCF of Skyways
then Conair. Crashed Winfield, B.C. Aug 8, 1971. Badly damaged after throttle linkage broke after takeoff.
Returned to Abbotsfort but w/o.
53557 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB377 Oct 6, 1953. To Netherlands Navy in 1958 as 22-27. SOC in 1959.
53558 (MSN 3620) to Royal Canadian Navy May 1950 as 53558. To Canadian civil registry as CF-IMQ. Crashed on takeoff
at Juniper, New Brunswick Jun 1, 1958. Pilot uninjured.
53559 (MSN 3621) to Royal Canadian Navy Jun 1952 as 53559, code 387. Last official flight of an RCN Avenger Jun 13, 1960.
To Canadian civil registry as CF-KCJ with Skyways. Crashed Sumas, WA May 7, 1969.
53568 to Royal Navy May 4, 1953 as Avenger AS.4 XB324. To French Navy Jul 18, 1957.
53575 to spray plane, later N6447C. In 2015 was on display at Jack Erickson/Tillamook Air Museum, Tillamook, OR
53582 to Netherlands Navy as 1-25 then 033. WFU in 1960
53585 to Royal Navy Mar 31, 1953 as Avenger AS.5 XB358. Scrapped in 1961.
53590 to Royal Navy May 19, 1953 as Avenger AS.4 XB365. To French Navy in 1957.
53592 to N5168V, then to Forest Protection, Ltd as C-GFPQ. W/o at Boston Brook, New Brunswick 6/8/1982, pilot killed.
53593 became N6822C, then N5567A, then N6822C. Now with
National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, FL.
53595 to Royal Navy Oct 6, 1953 as Avenger AS.5 XB402. To French Navy in 1958. SOC in 1960.
53603 to Royal Navy in 1953 as Avenger AS.5 XB442. To French Navy in 1958. SOC in 1966.
53604 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB385 Oct 10, 1953, then
to Dutch Navy as 22-28 then 069. To Brazilian Navy
53607 to US civil registry as N8398H, then to Canadian civil registry as CF-ZYC with Hicks and Lawrence.
Crashed Juniper May 20, 1975. Recovered in the 1990s
and rebuilt with peices from several aircraft by Atlantic
Canada Aviation Museum and is on display at the museum
in Halifax, Nova Scotia in a fictitious FPL scheme
as C-GFPL Tanker 24.
53609 to Royal Navy May 4, 1953 as Avenger AS.4 XB325. To French Navy Jul 18, 1957
53610 (MSN 3672) to Royal Canadian Navy Jul 22, 1950 as 53610, code 303. SOC Jan 30, 1958
To Forest Protection, Ltd as CF-IMR, later C-FIMR. Aircrasft signed by Presideng George H. Bush on visit to Moncton,
New Brunswick Sep 7, 2002. Flown to CFB Shearwater Aviation Museum Jul 26, 2012. Repainted back into RCN color scheme,
code 303
53626 (MSN 3688) to Royal Canadian Navy Oct 27, 1950 as 53626, code 328. SOC Dec 8, 1958
and became N6894C with Sonora Aviation Inc. Stalled and crashed on takeoff at Elko MAP, Nevada Sep 6, 1966.
Pilot survived.
53632 (MSN 3694) to Royal Canadian Navy Jun 1950 as 53632, code 309. Modified as Avenger AS.Mk.3M. To Canadian
civil registry as CF-MXN with Skyways then Conair.
Crashed into river after power loss on takeoff at Kamloops, British Columbia
Jan 31, 1971, but recovered and repaired. Crashed while
firebombing at Moyie Lake, British Columbia Aug 18, 1973. Hit trees and elevator was damaged, aircraft
climbed and pilot bailed out.
53634 to Royal Navy May 19, 1953 as Avenger AS.4 XB366. To French Navy in 1957.
53636 to Royal Navy May 19, 1953 as Avenger AS.5 XB367. Scrapped in 1961.
53638 (MSN 3700) to Royal Canadian Navy Aug 1952 as 53638. Later to Conair Lt as C-FKCL. W/o at Blissville
5/29/1972 while owned by Forest Protection, Ltd. Reportedly crashed at Oromcoto
Lake, NB May 29, 1978. Registered N109K Mar 11, 2003, which seems
to indicate rebuilt (or going to be rebuilt) after its accident. Now at
Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, Reading, PA. Now with Mid Atlantic Air
Museum in color scheme of donor Jack Kosco's aircraft which he
flew as radio operator with VT-27 during WW 2.
53640 to Netherlands Navy as 1-23 then 031. WFU in 1960
53642 to Royal Navy May 19, 1953 as Avenger ECM.6 XB376. Scrapped in 1963.
53646 to Netherlands Navy as 1-26 then 034. WFU in 1960
53647 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.4 XB299 Mar 18, 1953. To French Navy Jul 18, 1957.
53649 converted to TBM-3R and utilized by VR-22
53651 to Netherlands Navy as 1-11. WFU in 1959.
53655 to Royal Navy May 4, 1953 as Avenger AS.4 XB326. To French Navy Jul 18, 1957
53656 (MSN 3718) to Royal Canadian Navy Jul 1950 as 53656, code TF*P. Crashed at sea
at Sambro off Halifax Nov 14, 1952
53664 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.4 XB300 Mar 18, 1953. To French Navy Jul 18, 1957. Soc Apr 13, 1966.
53665 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.4 XB301 Mar 18, 1953. To French Navy Jul 18, 1957.
53667 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.4 XB302 Mar 3, 1953. To French Navy Jul 18, 1957.
53670 (MSN 3732) to Royal Canadian Navy Sep 1952 as 53670, code 306. To Canadian
civil registry as CF-MSY with Skyways. Crashed Smithers Airport, Seymour Lake,
BC Jul 31, 1963.
53671 to Netherlands Navy as 1-27 then 035. WFU in 1960
53672 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB368 May 19, 1953. To French Navy in 1958. SOC in 1966.
53676 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB386 in 1953. Damaged in heavy landing
on HMS Warrior Mar 3, 1957 when failed to flare out and declared
Category HY (heavy damage not reparable by ship or station
resources. Disposed of by being 'shot into sea' from carrier Jul 27, 1957.
53678 to Royal Navy as AS.5 XB443 in 1953. To French Navy in 1958. SOC in 1966.
53682 (MSN 3744) to Royal Canadian Navy Jun 1950 as 53682, code AB*Y later 337. SOC Feb 2, 1958
53687 (MSN 3749) to Royal Canadian Navy Jun 1950 as 53687, code 313. SOC Dec 28, 1956
53692 became N3968A
53694 (MSN 3756) to Royal Canadian Navy May 1952 as 53694. In landing accident On
HMCS Magnificent late 1954 and not repaired.
53696 (MSN 3758) to Royal Canadian Navy as 53696. Modified as Avenger AS.Mk.3M. Landing rollover Feb 21, 1959
and not repaired.
53697 (MSN 3759) to Royal Canadian Navy Aug 1952 as 53697, code 908. Modified as Avenger AS.Mk.3M.
SOC Jul 5, 1960. To US civil registry as N9711Z. To Forest Protection, Ltd as C-GLEH as spray aircraft.
W/o at Boston Brook, New Brunswick 6/6/1987, pilot killed.
53708 to civil registry as N4172A
53722 to Netherlands Navy as 1-13 then 024. WFU in 1960
53723 (MSN 3785) to Royal Canadian Navy Jul 1950 as 53723, code AB*A. SOC Apr 16, 1958
53726 (MSN 3788) on display at Flying Leathernecks Museum, Miramar, CA. Was at
one time NL7076C. Noted Mar 13, 1993 at Marine Corps Museum, El Toro
MCAS, CA
53727 became N9082Z. Crashed at Bear Mountain, CA Jul 28, 1970.
53730 (VS-32) stalled on takeoff from NAS Quonset June 5, 1953.
53732 (MSN 3794) to Royal Canadian Navy Jun 1950 as 53732, code 316. To Canadian
civil registry as CF-KCN with Skyways then Conair.
Crashed at Angus Home Lake, British Columbia Aug 27, 1972.
53740 became N9598C
53748 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB371 in 1953. To French Navy in 1958. SOC in 1966.
53756 to Netherlands Navy as 1-15 then 025. WFU in 1960.
53759 (MSN 3821) to Royal Canadian Navy Jun 1952 as 53759, code 391. To Canadian
civil registry as CF-IMS wiht Wheeler Airlnes. Crashed in Quebec Jun 21, 1960.
53760 (MSN 3822) to Royal Canadian Navy Jun 1952 as 53760, code 392. To US civil
registry as N6581D. Crashed in Connecticut Aug 4, 1986. Pilot killed.
53768 to US civil registry as N103Z with USDA Forest Service then N10361.
To Norfolk as C-GLDX. By 1991 was NL683G
53775 (MSN 3837) Became N7028C, then N4173A (N4173A was registered with MSN 5708, cancelled Dec 15, 1971 on export to
Canada), then to Canadian civil registry as CF-ZTR. W/o at Sevogle 6/16/1972.
53782 (MSN 3844) to Royal Canadian Navy Oct 1952 as 53782. SOC Mar 19, 1959
53784 to US civil registry as N9590C, then to Canadian
civil registry as CF-AGL. W/o at Lac des Loup 6/9/1972, pilot killed.
53785 with Planes of Fame Air Museum, Minnesota. Formerly aerial tanker N7075C.
Was in movie "Smokey And The Bear II". Now with Pond
Warbirds of Palm Springs, CA as N7075C
53787 to US civil registry as N3969A, then to Forest Protection, Ltd as C-GFPT.
Registered N3969A again Sep 24, 2008, then became C-GFPT again
Oct 2008. N3969A cancelled by FAA Oct 30, 2008 as sold abroad, registration
C-GFPT reserved Nov 3, 2008 for Forest Protection Ltd of Fredricton, NB.
Registered N3969A yet again, this time with Environmental Aviation Services, Fernandina Beach, FL Dec 4, 2008.
To Rick Clemens, Carson City, NV May 2014
53790 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB380 Sep 18, 1953. Scrapped in 1961.
53793 (MSN 3855) to Royal Canadian Navy Oct 1950 as 53793. SOC Jan 17, 1958
53796 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB383 Sep 10, 1953. Scrapped in 1961.
53797 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB444 in 1953. Later
converted to ECM.6. Scrapped in 1963.
53801 (MSN 3863) registered N9594C Feb 20, 1957, cancelled Sep 20, 1957
53802 (MSN 3864) to Royal Canadian Navy Aug 1952 53802. Modified as Avenger AS.Mk.3M. Crashed Aug 13, 1957 when
flew into ground on instrument approach. Pilot survived
53804 (MSN 3866) to Royal Canadian Navy Aug 1952 as 53804, code 304/906. Became N9710Z.
Now on display on USS Lexington, Corpus Christi, TX
53815 to Royal Navy Mar 18, 1953 as Avenger AS.5 XB312. To French Navy Mar 19, 1958, SOC Nov 18, 1963.
Noted stored at Cuers, France Apr 1, 1964.
53818 (MSN 3880) to Royal Canadian Navy Jun 16 1952 as 53818, code 386. SOC Jan 10, 1958.
Became N9187Z. Now flying as N93818.
53825 became N5169V
53828 (MSN 3890) to Royal Canadian Navy Jun 16, 1952 as 53828, code 388. SOC Jan 17, 1958
and became N9014C sprayer. Later N28FB
53829 to N9591C and then to CF-AYG of Norfolk and Hicks and Lawrence.
Now warbird N293E. In 2008 on display at Fargo Air Museum,
Fargo, ND
53830 (MAG-33) struck cable and crashed near K-3 Oct 17, 1951. 4 bailed out, one killed.
53835 converted to TBM-3U. Was spray plane and now N3967A
53841 on display at USS Intrepid, NYC.
53842 to N7025C, N603,then N60393. Now on display on USS Yorktown, Patriots Point, Charlestown, SC.
53845 (MSN 3907) to Royal Canadian Navy Aug 1952 as 53845, code 303. Ditched Sep 17, 1955.
Pilot OK
53854 to Netherlands Navy as 1-8. WFU in 1959.
53857 (MSN 3919) to civil registry as N7017C, then to Forest Protection, Ltd as C-GFPM.
Registered Sep 21, 2005 to user in Australis as VH-MML
53858 (MSN 3920) became N3357G, then to Forest Protection, Ltd as C-GFPR. Registered as F-2QON but remained at
FPL Fredricton, NB, offered for sale by French owner to Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Hamilton, Ontario
Oct 21, 2009. Registered as C-GCWG.
53866 to Netherlands Navy as 1-9. W/o Jan 27, 1959
53885 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB357 Mar 31, 1953. Scrapped in 1961.
53886 became N5170V
53906 to Royal Navy Mar 18, 1953 as Avenger AS.5 XB303. Ditched off Lee-on-Solent, UK
following engine failure Aug 22, 1955. Two crew members unhurt, third injured.
Subsequently raised and to Accident Investigation Unit.
Transferred to RNAY Fleetlands Mar 8, 1957. No suggestion
that repairs were made and SOC Apr 15, 1958.
53908 (MSN 3970) to Royal Canadian Navy Aug 1952 as 53908, code 389. Ditched Sep 25, 1957
at Chezzetcook range. Crew survived.
53914 Became N7029C. at Quonset Air Museum, Kingston, RI. Was Hicks & Lawrence
spray aircraft in Canada. Crashed in Maine in May 1972.
in 1991 the Connecticut Army Guard lifted it out.
53915 became N7027C
53920 to Netherlands Nacy as 1-28 then 036. WFU in 1960.
53924 to Royal Navy as Avenger AS.5 XB369 May 19, 1953. To Netherlands Navy in 1958 as 22-33, later reserialed 074.
SOC in 1961.
63071 ... 63914
Vought F4U-4/F4U-4P Corsair
63071 (VMF-323) stalled on catapult launch from USS Badoeng Strait (CVE-116) Aug 15, 1950.
Pilot rescued.
63508 (VMF-214) shot down over Seoul Sep 25, 1950. Pilot KIA
73499 ... 75158
General Motors FM-2 Wildcat
F4F-8 built under license by Eastern Aircraft Divisin of General Motors Corporation
73499/73513 to Royal Navy as Wildcat VI JV782/JV796
73508 (JV791) ditched near Lady Island Light following engine fire Feb 19, 1945.
Pilot rescued.
73520 (VC-11) lost off deck of USS Nehenta Bay (CVE-74) in typhoon in Philippine Sea Dec 18, 1944
73589 (VC-91) w/o 8-Jan-45 Shamrock Bay. This aircraft
parked was hit by landing plane & was jettisoned
at 16-24N 119-08E
73610 (VC-94) w/o 27-Dec-44. Engine fire, ditched 25mi.N of Manus Isl.
73700 assigned to NACA Ames Aeronautical Laboratory, NAS Moffett Field, CA Mar 31, 1945 to Feb 25, 1946.
Used for flying qualities, stability and control, and performance evaluations
73814/73833 to Royal Navy as Wildcat VI JV797/JV816
73826 (JV809) took direct hit from flak and disintegrated while escorting
Avengers during attack on shipping at Kilbotn U-boat base in Norway
May 4, 1945. Pilot killed.
73876 (VC-94) w/o 27-Dec-44 Shamrock Bay. Crashed into water near the carrier.
74120 (MSN 4312) reported at Bradley Air Museum, Windsor Locks, CT by 1966.
Noted May 2006 on display at Connecticut Historical
Aviation Collection (New England Air Museum), Windsor Locks, CT
74134/14153 to Royal Navy as Wildcat VI JV817/JV836
74161 ditched in Lake Michigan during WW2 and salvaged early 1990s.
In 1997 was on display at Admiral Nimitz State Historical Park, TX.
74254/74273 to Royal Navy as Wildcat VI JV837/JV856
74363 (VOC-2) w/o 16-Jan-45 Ranger. Stalled on landing,
hit water inverted at 33-10N 118-26-05W
74374/74393 to Royal Navy as Wildcat VI JV857/JV876
74382 (JV865) landed on barrier of HMS Searcher Aug 9, 1945 and went over side into sea.
74477 crashed near Deland NAS Jul 13, 1945. Plane and pilot's body found Jul 16 near Osteen, FL.
74507 assigned to NACA Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory, Langley Field, VA Jan 17, 1945
to Apr 18, 1945. Assigned to NAS Willow Grove, PA
74512 served with VC-93 in Pacific. Flown to Guam in May 1945 and
put in storage. SOC Sept 1945. Returned to Tacoma, WA
autumn of 1945. Given to King County Parks and Recreation
Dept in 1959 and placed in a playground in White Center near
Seattle. Given to Museum of Flight, Seattle, WA in 1970.
Restoration began in 1998.
74560 (MSN 4752) to civil registry as N90523. Reported 1978 at
Champlin Fighter Museum, Mesa, AZ. Noted at Planes of Fame
as N29FG Jan 13, 2002. Dismantled for rebuilt Mar 2009.
74594/74618 to Royal Navy as Wildcat VI JV877/JV901
74599 (JV882) hook snapped on rounddown while landing on HMS Searcher Aug 8, 1945
and went into barrier. Offloaded at Trincomalee next day and subsequently SOC.
74601 (JV884) struck rounddown and smashed undercarriage while landing on
HMS Searcher Aug 11, 1945. Offloaded at trincomalee Aug 17, 1945 and
subsequently SOC.
74603 (JV886) missed wires and went into barrier while landing on HMS
Searcher Aug 11, 1945.
74719/74741 to Royal Navy as Wildcat VI JV902/JV924
74742/74743 to Royal Navy as Wildcat VI JW785/JW786
74844/74868 to Royal Navy as Wildcat VI JW787/JW811
74994/75018 to Royal Navy as Wildcat VI JW812/JW836
83128 ... 83751
Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver
Curtiss Model 84G
83135 assigned to NACA Ames Aeronautical Laboratory, NAS Moffett Field, CA Dec 18, 1948 to Jun 1955.
Registered as NACA 147. Modified with gun sight tracking displays.
83137 Test 11/1/1945 Md, Pax Riv NAS Hit trees landing
83143 VB-86 Lt(jg).Robert Johnson 7/3/1945 Hi,
0-50-00N 160-02-00W Mid-air during dive bomb run
on towed spar;2/killed
83152 VB-3 7/22/1945 Va,Norfolk Fentress Fld;FCLp; Stalled during landing
83154 VB-86 8/9/1945 Sp, 38-00-00N 144-30-00E spun-in on take-off
83156 CASU-12 7/31/1945 Sp,Guam Orote Fld;Force-landed on ground,burned
83163 CASU-6 1/7/1946 Ca, Cotati NAAS take-off,force-landed
83166 VB-100 1/14/1946 Hi,Oahu FCLP,NAS Barbers Pt; stalled on wave-off
83173 VB-13 8/13/1945 Saratoga CV-3 overside landing at sea
83179 VB-18(CASU) Ens.Gaby James 5/24/1945 Ca, San
Diego 14,000'dive.no pull-out;10mi.SW,NAAS Ream
Fld; 2/killed
83186 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83190 VB-89 7/17/1945 Sp, ECP;non-combat-mission;unk
83204 VB-8 Ens.Barry Strong,Jr. 7/18/1945 Hi,Oahu
simulated attack on USS Pennsylvania BB-38;
15T.,26mi.Kakapuu Pt;2/missing
83206 to Royal Thai Navy in Apr 1951 as J3-1/94. Transferred to Royal Thai AF Jun 29, 1951
following failed coup by Royal Thai Navy. SOC Apr 26, 1955
83208 VB-89 5/30/1945 Atl, Acticta 15-50-00N 075-25-00W
take-off ditched
83209 VB-89 8/27/1945 Antietam CV-38 18-58-00N 143-47-
30E ferry stalled landing
83211 VB-89 6/8/1945 Atl, 23-19-00N 111-51-00W
Mid-air; 1/killed
83224 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83225 CASU-54 (VB-17) Ens.Robert R.Kinsey 1/30/1946
8000'spin; 1/killed
83226 VB-10 11.09.45 Intrepid unk cause
83237 VB-86 Lt(jg).Frank J.Shirley 7/14/1945 19-17-00S
178-13-00W Eng failed on take-off,rolled off
deck;2/killed
83241 VB-19 10/13/1945 Hornet CV-12 taxied off deck
83250 VB-86 Ens.W.C.Spaur 6/27/1945 Hi, 20-56-00N 157-
04-00W structural failure during dive bomb
run;2/killed
83258 VB-100 8/23/1945 Matanikau CVE-101 hard landing
83260 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83264 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83271 VMSB-343 1st.Lt.William Noser 12/8/1945 China,
Laichou Tsingtaao to Teinstain;Flew into Ta-Te mtn
at 12,000; Since accident occured in communist
held territory, no investigation party has been
to scene; 2/killed
83284 VB-2 9/4/1945 Shangri-La CV-38 Wave-off
landing,spun-in.
83289 VMSB-343 03.05.46 China, Tsingtao Tsingtao
harbor; ditched,230deg.7mi. NAB Tsingtao
83296 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83299 to Royal Thai Navy in Apr 1951 as J3-2/94. Transferred to Royal Thai AF Jun 29, 1951
following failed coup by Royal Thai Navy. SOC Apr 26, 1955
83311 VB-2 9/4/1945 Attu CVE-102 take-off, ditched
83313 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83315 VB-93 Lt(jg).Edward E.Alein 12/2/1945 Boxer CV-21
Flew into cloud-vertigo-crashed & sank;2/killed
83318 VB-14 8/9/1945 Hi, SW of Hawaii; bomb run-ditched
83321 VB-19 10/12/1945 Hornet CV-12 NCQL; barrier.
To Royal Hellenic AF in 1949. Reported 1967 displayed
at Polemico Moussio, Athens. Later on display at Hellenic AF Museum, Dekelia AB, Athens, Greece
83327 VMSB-343 S/Sgt.Stacey J.Hammell 12/8/1945 China,
Laichou Tsingtao to Teinstain; Flew into ta-Te mtn
at 12,000; 1/killed
83328 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira). Also have this one as going to Royal Thai Navy
in Apr 1951 as J3-3/94. Transferred to Royal Thai AF Jun 29, 1951 following failed coup
by the Royal Thai Navy. SOC Apr 1955
83329 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83330 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83331 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83339 VB-2 10/2/1945 Shangri-La Stalled on take-off
83340 VMSB-343 2nd.Lt.Kenneth V. Leeper 12/8/1945
China, Laichou Tsingtao to Tienstain;flew into Ta-
Te Mountain at 12,000;2/killed
83343 CASU-6 Ens.J.R.McAlmer Ca, High speed stall at
3000',sank;140T.,10mi.NAS Alameda; 1/missing
83350 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83353 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83355 VB-19 8/29/1945 Corregidor CVE-58 CQL; barrier
83360 VB-8 9/21/1945 Sp,Saipan USNAB Kajhan
Pt; Undershot landing
83363 CASU-7 11/30/1945 Wa,Seattle NAS Ditched
1/4mi.shore of runway,in Lk.Wash; recovered
83364 VMSB-343 2nd.Lt.Herbet R.Krurger 12/8/1945 China.
Laichou Tsingtao to teinstain; Flew into Ta-te mtn
at 12,000;2/killed
83370 to Greek AF
83380 VB-86 7/3/1945 Hi, 20-50-00N 160-02-00W mid-air
during dive bomb run on towed spar; pilot
bailed;1/bailed/killed
83393 Test Lt(jg).Mark R.Gilbert 7/24/1945 Va, Dahlgren
USNPG take-off, stalled during force-landing;
1 killed. Wreck recovered in 1993 and used as spare parts
source by NASM. Traded to private owner in 1994 and in early
2004 offered for sale with many spare as restoration project.
Restoration at Fagen Fighters World War II Museum, Granite Fall, Minnesota
83399 VB-10 8/6/1945 Sp, Mech failure
83400 VB-10 9/27/1945 Intrepid Unk cause
83410 (c/n 366) to Royal Thai Navy Apr 1951 as J3-4/94. Transferred to Royal Thai AF
Jun 29, 1951 following failed coup by the Royal Thai Navy. SOC Apr 26, 1955.
At RTAF Museum, Don Maung.
83426 VB-10 8/4/1945 cv Empire;non-combat-mission;
mech failure
83431 VB-100 1/23/1946 Saidor CVE-117 Hi,CQL; barrier
83442 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83451 VB-100 Ens.J.F.Balien 9/21/1945 Hi,Oahu Stalled
during dive bomb pull-out & crashed at Keana
Pt;2/killed
83453 VB-10 8/6/1945 Sp, WCP;combat mission; mech
failure
83458 VB-86 7/23/1945 Sp,CV 31-43-00N 135-04-00W stalled
on take-off
83465 VMSB-244 8/30/1945 Sp,Cotobato mech failure
83468 VMSB-343 2nt.Lt.Robert E.Blount 12/8/1945 China,
Laichou Tsingtao to Tienstain;Flew into Ta-te mtn
at 12,000';2/killed
83474 VMSB-244 9/10/1945 Sp, Pilot error
83479 at National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, FL. Reported stored
by NASM, scheduled to be first aircraft to be restored in Mary Baker-Engen
restoration hanger at Udvar-Hazy Center. On display as "208" of VB-92 onboard USS
Lexington (CV-16) in Sep 1945.
83480 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83486 MAG-32 2nd.Lt.Earl Parkin 9/17/1945 Sp,Los Negros
Isl Flt Malabang,PI; to Laoag Pt;Flew into mtn
on instruments in bad weather,9000';found on Los
Negros Isl;2/killed
83486 VMSB-244 9/17/1945 Sp, crashed bad weather
83491 VB-150 6/24/1945 Lake Champlain CQL; Stalled on
take-off
83494 VB-150 ferry 6/12/1945 Va,Franklin NAAS
take-off,force-landed;3mi.N,NAAS
83499 VB-3 Ens.Caldwell J.Martin 8/11/1945 Va, Oceana
NAAS Mast head bombing,structural failure,
crashed into ground; 160deg.30mi.NAAS;2/killed
83500 VB-3 11/2/1945 Va, Chesapeake Bay; dive bomb run
on towed target,fuel,ditched nr DD-537;7mi.NW,Cape
Charles City
83506 VB-100 Ens.Eldon L.Willard 7/24/1945 Lake
Champlain 19-24-30N 075-01-30W Stalled during
join-up zt 1100',crashed into water;2/killed
83520 VB-100 1/23/1946 Saidor CVE-117 CQL;Barrier
83521 VB-153 2/25/1946 Va,Oceana FCLP;Fentress
Fld; spun-in landing
83539 VRF-3 ferry 7/13/1945 Ca,San Pedro Alameda-to-
Terminal isl;'Ditched within outer breakwater
83543 VMSB-343 2nd.Lt.LeRoy K.Sheldon 12/8/1945 China,
Laichou Tsingtao to Tienstain;Flew into Ta-Te mtn
at 12,000;2/killed
83589 reported 1962 at Trade School, MT, then ferried to The Air
Museum, Ontario, CA. To Confederate Air Force as N92879 in 1970.
Crashed at Harlingen, TX ca Aug 1985 and subsequently rebuilt by Ezell
Aviation at Breckenridge, TX.
83598 VB-7 Lt.(jg).John S.Long 2/26/1945 Hancock CV-19
Spun-in on take-off;2/ok
83625 VB-20 Ens.Coy A.Stephenson 4/22/1946 Ri,
Charlestown NAAS flew into water landing at
nite;2/killed
83654 VB-4 Ens.Thomas D.Murphy 9/13/1945 Ma, Mansford
Wingover & progressive stall, crashed in
thicket 3 mi west of Mansford; 1/killed
83656 VB-3 5/10/1946 Va,Winchester stalled on take-off
83669 VB-3 5/8/1946 Va, Norfolk Mongram NAAS; FCLP; take-off,
force-landed
83670 VB-4 1/25/1946 Va,Chincoteague NAAS FCLP; hard landing
83690 VB-4 2/28/1946 Tarawa CV-40 19-32-00N 076-13-00W
Dive bomb practice; Take-off crashed
83692 VB-7 2/5/1945 Ca, San Diego Ditched 2 mi. west of Ream
Fld
83696 VB-5 3/14/1946 Va, Oceana NAS in runway collision with
SB2C-5 88565
83702 VB-74 3/28/1946 Ri,Charlestown NAAS FCLP: Ground-
looped on landing
83711 to Royal Thai Navy as J3-5/94. Transferred to Royal Thai AF Jun 29, 1951 following failed coup
by the Royal Thai Navy. SOC Jul 23, 1954
83712 VB-98 4/8/1946 Ca,Los Alamitos. Wheels-up
landing 1/2mi.E,of fld
83719 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83721 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83723 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83724 to Greece in 1949 (336 Mira)
83750 20/17/1946 Bennington CV-20 Pearl Harbor;Crane
dropped acft from 20', while off loading
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