Aircraft History
Converted to a strafer with machien guns installed in the nose. Nicknamed "Notre Dame De Victoire".

Mission History
Took off on a mission against Rabaul. Dropped its bombs on a 7-8,500 ton transport in Simpson Harbor. Upon leaving the target area, fighters intercepted, knocking out one engine. Because the propeller could not be feathered, a maximum speed of 145mph and a height of 200' could only be maintained. Due to the aircraft being unable to clear the trees at the end of the runway on Kiriwina, it ditched, resulting in no injury to the crew.

References
The Grim Reapers page 112, 113 114-128
Eyewitness Story of Rabaul Smash by Lee Van Atta Oct 12, 1943

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October 1, 2009