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The identity of a U.S. warplane pilot, missing in action for almost 75 years, has been revealed after a diving expedition to the wreck of his aircraft, on a coral reef alongside a remote Japanese island called Iriomote Jima.
The researchers, Justin Taylan and Michael McAlonie visited the wreck site and determined the aircraft is an F4U-4 Corsair fighter-bomber piloted by U.S. Marine 2nd Lt. John McGrath, who has been listed as missing since he took part in an attack in July 1945 during World War II.
A wartime battle report recorded that McGrath's warplane had failed to recover from a dive during a rocket attack on Japanese positions at Iriomote Jima.
Until now, McGrath's remains have not been identified, which makes him one of nearly 73,000 Americans "missing in action," (MIA) from WWII.
Wartime Story Leads Divers to Underwater WWII Wreck of Missing US Pilot
Very cool.
The researchers, Justin Taylan and Michael McAlonie visited the wreck site and determined the aircraft is an F4U-4 Corsair fighter-bomber piloted by U.S. Marine 2nd Lt. John McGrath, who has been listed as missing since he took part in an attack in July 1945 during World War II.
A wartime battle report recorded that McGrath's warplane had failed to recover from a dive during a rocket attack on Japanese positions at Iriomote Jima.
Until now, McGrath's remains have not been identified, which makes him one of nearly 73,000 Americans "missing in action," (MIA) from WWII.
Wartime Story Leads Divers to Underwater WWII Wreck of Missing US Pilot
Very cool.