WebOct 13, 2015 · The FM2-Wildcat designated 57039 was being piloted by Ensign William Forbes when the plane was lost in Lake Michigan. By the time of the accident many FM-2 Wildcats had already been pulled off of the front lines to be used as training aircraft after being replaced by the Hellcat. ... Ensign Forbes was able to escape the cockpit of the … WebMar 3, 2012 · Grumman FM-2 Wildcat 51-235 [Twitter] [Facebook] [Web Gallery]
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