World War 2, Papua New Guinea, 1942
1942Overview
View of United States of America plane on air strip
Historical information
Pictured with Directorate of Air Transport (DAT) Radio Call sign VHCHI Douglas C-47A-35-DL 42-23955 VHCHI 39/317 Jungle Skippers #16 "The Lonesome Angel" Fate: CR on take-off Sentani, Hollandia;would not respond to controls, ground looped & burst into flames 02/08/44. Pilot: 1st lt Charles Olsen O-747300
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Row DAT Rego Type Serial Identity C/n On Date Name Remarks
195.00 VHCHI Douglas C-47A-35-DL 42-23955 9817 20/08/1943 "The Lonesome Angel" CR on take-off Sentani, Hollandia;would not respond to controls, ground looped & burst into flames 02/08/44
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Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-32-P1999.158.1g
Item type
Photographs
Material
Photographic Media
Inscriptions and markings
AMWA48933
Year
Last modified
Thursday, 20 August, 2026
Completeness
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