American Missions Against Yap, 8 September 1944

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Yap Island Mission Loss—8 September 1944

The following plane was lost on 8 September 1944 on a mission to Yap Island. I would greatly appreciate anyone's help to locate additional information regarding the information listed below.Submit additional information, updates, newpaper articles, pictures, and supporting documents to: pat@missingaircrew.com

Date: Plane Type: Unit: Crew Names: Supporting Documents:

8 September 1944 F6F-5
Hellcat from the USS Franklin VF-13, USN
Ens. Robert E. Slingerland (Survived)
Bureau #58140
VF-13 History

Shot down by AA fire over Yap. Made a water landing and waited for the rescue plan the following day. Floated in lift raft overnight. Used a lit cigarette to signal the rescue plane.

Picture of Ens. Robert E. Slingerland cadet class on July 14, 1943
Click to Enlarge and view entire class picture

Description:

U.S.S. Franklin CV13 Action Report, YAP and Palau, 5 Sept to 18 Sept 44
Franklin, Yap, Slingerland, Robert E., Ens. DDAA (Ditched Damaged AA) Yap, Picked up by Destroyer. 9 September 1944
1 man recovered

From Justin Taylan www.pacificwrecks.com: His carrier was the Franklin. He had 3 victories in WWII, all over Manila. Two Oscars on 10-15-44 and an Oscar prob. On 10-17, he got a Zeke over Manila.
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