P-40K, Warhawk. S/N 42-46021
The incident:
Aircraft crashed into the ocean 5 miles west of Reykjavík Airfield. The reason for the crash is not known.
The Crew:
Pilot Vanvig, Richard J was killed in the crash.
The Aircraft:
Mfg.: Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Type: P-40K Warhawk
S/N: 42-46021
Operator: USAAF 33rd Squadron, 342 Composite Group
Details on aircraft: Wikipedia, Youtube
