GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
An A6M2 piloted by Lt. Hirano from the IJN Akagi downed at Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941.
Battle Damaged Aircraft of WW2
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Old Wizard
2nd Lieutenant
johnbr
2nd Lieutenant
The tail of a combat-damaged P-51 Mustang that safely returned to its base
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fubar57
General
Not battle-damaged but self inflicted....
...this is where B-17F 42-29685 sat while being loaded with 10 500lb bombs when something went wrong on May 27, '43 killing 19 and injuring 20 more. In addition, 3 other aircraft were destroyed
...this is where B-17F 42-29685 sat while being loaded with 10 500lb bombs when something went wrong on May 27, '43 killing 19 and injuring 20 more. In addition, 3 other aircraft were destroyed
Robert Porter
Senior Master Sergeant
Not sure if it was battle damage but the expression on the guy walking away says volumes!
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
That C-87 crashed at Sania Marez, India on 29 January 1944
It's been some time since I read the full reason why it bellied in, but I seem to recall it was an issue upon landing, not enemy action. That officer's expression is priceless, though!
It's been some time since I read the full reason why it bellied in, but I seem to recall it was an issue upon landing, not enemy action. That officer's expression is priceless, though!
Robert Porter
Senior Master Sergeant
Ok need some fact checking here. The caption on this photo says this was air to air battle damage sustained in a dogfight.
"2nd Lt Alton Frazer's FG-1D Corsair after an engagement with N1K2-J Shiden-Kais of the 343rd."
While I guess not impossible this looks more like damage sustained on the ground. What say you all?
"2nd Lt Alton Frazer's FG-1D Corsair after an engagement with N1K2-J Shiden-Kais of the 343rd."
While I guess not impossible this looks more like damage sustained on the ground. What say you all?
fubar57
General
Everything says battle damage...
2nd Lt Alton Frazer's FG-1D Corsair after an engagement with N1K2-J Shiden-Kais of the 343rd (xpost from r/WarThunder) | R3dd.it
2nd Lt Alton Frazer's FG-1D Corsair after an engagement with N1K2-J Shiden-Kais of the 343rd (xpost from r/WarThunder) | R3dd.it
Robert Porter
Senior Master Sergeant
What on earth would have caused that horrific rent in the fuselage just aft of the cockpit?
Oh snap!
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
There seems to be a misconception with that Corsair and the story that floats around regarding Frazer's encounter, which occurred on 22 June 1945.
In the photo above, that FG-1D (88441) of VMF-113, piloted by 1Lt. Hunchar, was involved in a ground incident on 4 July 1945 with an FG-1D (88339) also of VMF-113, piloted by 2Lt. Harke.
The WO entry provides these details:
"On 4 July Hunchar in 88441 was rolling out after landing when he was hit from behind by 2Lt Harke in 88399 who had landed too fast and close. Both aircraft were damaged beyond repair."
Also note the drop tanks still in place, which are usually dropped in combat.
In the photo above, that FG-1D (88441) of VMF-113, piloted by 1Lt. Hunchar, was involved in a ground incident on 4 July 1945 with an FG-1D (88339) also of VMF-113, piloted by 2Lt. Harke.
The WO entry provides these details:
"On 4 July Hunchar in 88441 was rolling out after landing when he was hit from behind by 2Lt Harke in 88399 who had landed too fast and close. Both aircraft were damaged beyond repair."
Also note the drop tanks still in place, which are usually dropped in combat.
fubar57
General
Makes more sense Dave, thanks
Robert Porter
Senior Master Sergeant
Indeed! That does make sense. Had not thought of the drop tanks but they were usually dispensed with instantly upon hostile encounter.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
You're welcome, Geo.
I'm sure I posted this before, but a classic is always worth re-visiting:
a P-47D-30-RE (44-21054) "Buzzin' Cuzzin" of the 346th FS, 350th FG, 12th AF flown by Lt. Sulzbach.
On 1 April 1945, Lt. Sulzbach was on a mission over Italy when he flew too low during a strafing run. He ended up flying through a grove of trees as a result, suffering a great deal of damage to the aircraft, but was able to return to base after flying 120 miles from the scene of the collision, making a landing without incident.
I'm sure I posted this before, but a classic is always worth re-visiting:
a P-47D-30-RE (44-21054) "Buzzin' Cuzzin" of the 346th FS, 350th FG, 12th AF flown by Lt. Sulzbach.
On 1 April 1945, Lt. Sulzbach was on a mission over Italy when he flew too low during a strafing run. He ended up flying through a grove of trees as a result, suffering a great deal of damage to the aircraft, but was able to return to base after flying 120 miles from the scene of the collision, making a landing without incident.
No kidding, and thanks for clearing it up. The aircraft pictured in post #731 doesn't look capable of flying anywhere.
Cheers
Steve
Interesting shots guys!
