[Back][Next] AIRCRAFT: OA-10A 44-33881 CALLSIGN: "PLAYMATE
42" CREW: (P) 1Lt Richard K. Knowlton |
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25 MARCH 1945 - First Lieutenant Richard K. Knowlton, pilot of "Playmate
42", departed Morotai at 1140 for Kaoe Bay. At 1215, he sighted a survivor floating
in his life raft just off Lolabata at 01°15'N, 12°05'E. Lieutenant Knowlton landed on a
calm sea and effected the rescue of Staff Sergeant Robert A. Cox, 75th Squadron, 735th
Group, RAAF. The pilot was in good condition and stated that he was forced to ditch his
plane when his motor cut out. He was returned to Morotai at 1520.