Chronology of World War II
Thursday, November 9
Takeoff Accident
A 35th PRS (Photo Recon Squadron) F-5E Photo Lightning, Squadron No 801, burns after a takeoff mishap at Chanyi Airfield on November 9, 1944. Capt James K. Kerr blew a tire on the takeoff roll, swerved off the strip and his ship caught fire. He survived but incurred second degree burns that required hospitalization. (Courtesy 142FW History Archives)