Aircraft 40-2247

Crew No. 13 — The Avenger

After attacking the Yokosuka Naval Base, all five men reached China and survived the war despite extensive later combat service.

Crew No. 13 before the mission

Mission record

One aircraft. One shared fate.

Aircraft: 40-2247
Unit: 37th Bomb Squadron
Outcome: Bailed out over China

After attacking the Yokosuka Naval Base, all five men reached China and survived the war despite extensive later combat service.

Crew No. 13 · Aircraft 40-2247

The crew

Meet the men of Aircraft 13.