USAAF
5th AF
417th BG
672nd BS

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Pilot McCoy E. Palmer, O-803668 (survived)
Gunner ? (survived)
Ditched March 12, 1944
Aircraft History
Assigned to the 417th Bombardment Group, 672nd Bombardment Squadron. Nicknamed "A Touch of Texas". Assigned to crew chief T/Sgt J.W. Chrzanowski.
Mission History
After the left engine cut out, this A-20 ditched near the Ayutosen Maru (The Gona Wreck) off Gona. Both crew members were rescued by Australian Army personell who rowed out to assist them, and took them safely to shore.
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October 1, 2009
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