Aeronca 65-TC Tandem, N33768 / C-9391T, Pacific Aviation Museum
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Registration: N33768
Construction Number: C-9391T
Code Number: NC33768
Model Aeronca 65-TC Tandem
Operator: Pacific Aviation Museum
Airport: Ford Island NALF (NPS / PHNP), USA - Hawaii
Photographer: Dirk Fierens
Date Taken: 12/07/2010
Date Submitted: 30/07/2010
This is the original a/c which earned the distinction of being the first American a/c to be engaged in combat on Dec. 7th 1941. It was flown by Roy A. Vitousek, and his son Martin, when it encountered the first wave of a 150 Zeros on their way to Pearl Harbour. Two Zeros peeled off and attacked the a/c, whereby Roy landed the a/c at present day Honolulu International Airport and hid in the bushes with his son. 65 yrs later the Vitousek family donated this a/c to the newly open Pacific Aviation Museum.
Picture ID:1245058