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Crew: Six (Pilot, Copilot, Navigator-Bombardier, Radio-Gunner, Mechanic-Turret Gunner, and Ordnance-Gunner).
PBJ-1J General Characteristics: The North American PBJ-1J medium bomber airplane was a mid-wing land-based monoplane powered by two Wright Cyclone engines. Characteristic features included a tricycle landing gear, and a double fin and rudder empennage. In addition to carrying thirteen .50 caliber machine guns, the PBJ-1J was also equipped to carry bombs, depth charges, 5-inch rockets, or an aerial torpedo. VMB-423's aircraft were finished in the three-tone color scheme adopted by the U.S. Navy in March of 1944 sea blue, intermediate sea blue, and white.
BANACHOWSKI, T H, 1STLT, O-026681, USMC, from Michigan, location New Hebrides, date of loss April 20, 1944 + BANACHOWSKI, Thaddeus H, First Lieutenant, O-026681, USMC, from Michigan, Honolulu Memorial + BANACHOWSKI, Thaddeus H, First Lieutenant, O-026681, VMB-423, MAG-11, MarAirSoPac, FMF, April 20, 1944, accidental death + BANACHOWSKI, Thaddeus H., 2d Lieutenant, USMCR. Wife, Mrs. Ruth M. S. Banachowski, 7716 Augusta, Normandy, Mo
