USAAF
5th AF
38th BG
405th BS
Pilot Lt.
R. J. Henderson (KIA)
Co-Pilot Lt.
A. McCorkle (KIA)
Radio T/Sgt Pattie (KIA)
Passenger Moore (KIA)
Crashed September 17, 1943
Aircraft History
This
aircraft
had participated
in 23 missions between 11 June and September 17, 1943, the date
it was lost, flying a total of 39 flights.
Wartime
History
Departed 7-Mile Drome for a practice bombing mission at Rorona Bombing Range, near Rogers
Airfield (30 Mile Drome). The cause
of the crash was unknown, the entire crew was killed.
Wreckage
The wreckage of the aircraft remained until at least the early 1970s.
Recovery
The four 50 caliber machine guns from the
nose were
recovered in 1974 for the PNG
War Museum. It is unclear if they
are still in the collection or on display.
References
Pacific Aircraft Wrecks page 33 (lower right)
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