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    11-18-2015,08:26 PM

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    The last couple of weeks I have been trying to determine the identities
    of the Guatemalan F-51Ds that were lost in accidents. The sources I
    have been using range from official documents to photos and "old
    hand" accounts from former mechanics. What follows is what I have
    compiled so far. Any additions and/or corrections are welcomed, mainly
    in the form of serials, dates, places and names.
    Date: 15-SEP-1957
    Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala
    It has been reported that two or three F-51Ds collided in mid-air while
    flying in formation during the Independence festivities. Two of the
    planes crashed while the third was able to reach La Aurora Airport. The
    pilots of the crashed planes bailed out safely. The aircraft involved,
    although not yet confirmed, could be FAG-309 and FAG-312.
    Date: 06-NOV-1957
    Location: Puerto de San Jos, Escuintla
    According to photographic evidence and assorted documents found at
    the GAF Photo Section, an F-51D crashed when it ran out of fuel while
    trying to reach the San Jos airdrome. The pilot, 2nd. Lt. Julio Augusto
    Barrios Btres, died. The plane involved was FAG-333.

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    Date: 18-JUN-1959
    Location: Unknown
    According to an Aircraft Availability Report dated in 1961, a F-51D
    crashed on this date. No location given. It does states, however, that
    the pilot was able to bail out safely. The document doesn't mentions
    which airplane was involved.
    Date: 17-AUG-1960
    Location: Southern Coast, no exact location given, possibly Puerto de
    San Jos, Escuintla
    This accident is mentioned in a FAG's Deceased Pilots list issued in 1996.
    The pilot involved was Capt. Carlos E. Girn Ortiz, who died. No further
    information about the plane he was flying.
    Date: 02-NOV-1961
    Location: Paln, Escuintla
    According to a FAG's Deceased Pilots list issued in 1996, an F-51D -serial
    unknown- crashed against a mountain slope near Paln, while flying
    through bad weather. The pilot, 2nd Lt. Wilfred Alan Stokes, died on
    impact. Stokes was the first and only afro-descendant pilot to have
    served with the Guatemalan Air Force.
    Date: 09-FEB-1962
    Location: Unknown
    According to an FAG's Deceased Pilots list issued in 1996, an
    unidentified F-51D crashed on this date. Pilot, Lt. Jorge A. Tello C., died in
    the accident.
    Date: 31-OCT-1963
    Location: Unknown
    According to a FAG's Deceased Pilots list issued in 1996, an unidentified
    F-51D crashed on this date. Pilot, Lt. Carlos L. Solrzano, died in the
    accident.
    Date: 07-OCT-1966
    Location: Unknown
    According to an Aircraft Availability Report dated in May 1967, an F-51D
    crashed on this date, with no loss of lives. The airplane involved was
    FAG-336.
    Date: 30-JUL-1968
    Location: Puerto de San Jos, Escuintla
    According to photo and documental evidence, an F-51D crashed under
    unknown circumstances near the San Jos Airdrome. Pilot, 2nd Lt. Luis
    Enrique Urrutia Flfil -son of a former FAG Commander- survived. The
    airplane involved was FAG-387.
    Date: 01-FEB-1971
    Location: Tikal, El Petn
    According to photo and documental evidence, an F-51D crashed shortly
    after taking off from the Tikal airstrip, due to a major loss of power.
    Pilot, Capt. Francisco Cosenza Chacn bailed out safely. The airplane
    involved was FAG-381.
    Date: 11-JAN-1972
    Location: Puerto de San Jos, Escuintla
    According to photo and documental evidence, Three F-51Ds collided in
    mid-air while performing aerobatics. Two of them crashed while the
    third was able to land at the San Jos airdrome. Majors Leonel Sols
    Vsquez and Oscar Larraaga Gomar, died in the accident. Aircraft
    involved: FAG-300 and FAG-384 (confirmation needed.)
    As I said, any help would be greatly appreciated.
    Saludos!
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