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The Crew of the K-111 Image Source: James Girard

While on detached duty in California, the K-111 encountered fog over the Catalina Islands, and subsequently crashed into a mountain on October 17, 1944. There only three survivors. This excerpt published in a base memorial, was submitted by the radio operator's son.

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