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Aircraft History Built by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation (LAC) in Burbank. Constructor Number 6068. On September 24, 1941 assigned to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as A-28-LO Hudson serial number 41-23209. Disassembled and shipped overseas to Australia as part of Defense Aid consignment on October 21, 1941. Wartime History On December 26, 1942 assigned to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as Hudson A16-139 and reassembled by 1 Air Depot (1 AD). On December 31, 1942 test flown. On February 9, 1942 assigned to No. 7 Squadron with code G. No known nickname or nose art. On March 26, 1942 force landed near Croydon, VIC with injuries to one of the crew. On April 13, 1942 assigned to 5 Air Depot (5 AD) and auctioned for salvage by 1 Air Depot (1 AD) on May 18, 1942. Officially stricken from charge on June 12, 1942. References Note some sources list F/Lt Arthur E Adams and Sgt Brian Bright aboard, both went missing aboard Hudson A16-190 crashed May 23, 1942 off Mackay. USAF Serial Number Search Results - A-28-LO Hudson 41-23209 "23209 to Australia as A16-139. Forced landing Mar 26, 1942 with 7 Sqdn and w/o" ADF Serials - Hudson A16-139 Contribute
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