USAAF
5th AF
6th PRG
20th CMS
1944
Justin
Taylan 2000
Aircraft History
This aircraft was a photo reconnaissance version of the B-24,
modified in Minnesota. It completed 19 missions with
the 20th Combat Mapping Squadron.
Mission History
Force landed at Dubodura. It was written off after
the landing, and abandoned in the bush near Horanda
Y.
Display
In the early 1970's, landowner Frank Egimbari moved the fuselage
section from the bush to the side of the taxiway at Horanda, for display.
Wreckage
The wreckage consists of the fuselage center section, minus the engines,
tail, turrets or outer wings. It is one of the better known, and
easily accessible wrecks, easily visible in the kunai all times
of year.
References
Pacific Aircraft Wrecks page 40 (center - ID'ed as B-24)
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