PBY-5A Crash at Makapu'u light - O'ahu, HI
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N 21° 18.546 W 157° 39.060
4Q E 639918 N 2356955
Memorial plaque dedicated to the crew whom perished patroling the waters near the Makapu'u light.
Waymark Code: WM4J0R
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2008
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At the top of the path to the Makapu'u Light, is a memorial dedicated to the crew of a PBY-5A whom perished during patrol.
Not far from here, on April 5, 1942 nine American naval aviators perished in the service of their country.
| ENSIGN WILLIAM H. HOWE | BILLY B. HERRIN AMM2c |
| ENSIGN GEORGE L. DOLL | DELBERT G. BERCHOT AM3c |
| ORREN A. ROBERTS AMM1c NAP | CHARLES L. ANDREWS RM3c |
| HACK PARISH ARM2c |
They crashed their Consolidated "Catalina" PBY-5A Serial 2487 seaplane, returning from 12.5 hours of patrolling the waters around Hawaii for enemy forces. They crashed trying to land in foul weather and darkness, mistaking the Makapu'u light fo rParbers Point lihgt and hit the hillside during a low altitude circling maneuver.
You are not forgotten... Placed by the Hawaii Museum of Flying.
Disaster Date: 04/05/1942
Memorial Sponsors: Hawaii Museum of Flying
Parking Coordinates: N 21° 18.369 W 157° 39.350
Disaster Type: Technological
Date of dedication: Not listed
Relevant Website: Not listed
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