Info on PBY crash

[JudyKM]

Greetings! This is my first time EVER on one of these sites. I am putting together a scrapbook of my father's experiences in WWII.
I have in my possession a telegram from the Navy Department informing my grandparents of a plane crash that my dad was in. It occurred on 18 February 1945. From the Cruise book of the squadron (VJ-13), I believe it was probably off Guadalcanal. The incident is not mentioned in the book. I believe the Pilot was killed. The remaining crew survived.

How can I find out additional information about the crash? My brother remembers my dad talking about an "inquiry".

Thank you very much.

 

[ccheese]

Welcome to the site, Judy. Hope you take the time to look around. The
folks on this site have a wealth of info, and are always willing to share, and
may even do the leg-work for you. Good luck in your quest...

Charles

 

[Airframes]

Welcome from England, Judy, and I echo Charles.

 

[Micdrow]

Hi Judy,

Welcome to the site. I would try here, a few pdfs to download and names and such to see if your Dad's name is listed. Should help confirm the squadron including history of the squadron

Utility Squadron13

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Welcome Judy. You will find that Micdrow can find just about anything. Interesting site Micdrow, thanks.

 

[Micdrow]

Welcome Judy. You will find that Micdrow can find just about anything. Interesting site Micdrow, thanks.

If only that true, lots of stuff I cant find info on and your welcome Aaron