Crash of a Vought Kingfisher approx. 113 miles east of Learmonth Airfield, Western Australia on 25 January 1943

CRASH OF A VOUGHT KINGFISHER
APPROX. 113 MILES EAST OF LEARMONTH, WA
ON 17 MAY 1943

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Whilst on a routine Patrol Flight, USN Vought OS2U-2, BU No. 3078, of VS-61 Squadron US Navy based at NOB Perth, crashed at 22.05S 115.85E, which plots as being approximately 113 miles East of Learmonth Airfield in Western Australia. It was piloted by Albert A. Ronning with crew member Floyd A. Simon.

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