USAAF
5th AF
6th PRG
25th PRS
Pilot Captain Joe Y. Copenhaver, O-729136 (MIA)
MIA March 5, 1944
MACR 4091
Mission History
Departed Nadzab Airfield at 0940 hours to conduct a visual reconnaissance of the Tadji area, but disappeared.
Wreckage
Wreckage was located on September 19, 1962 by an Australian Patrol
Officer.
Later visited by a US Army CILHI recovery mission "3-1962". On arrival at the site it was found that the Sepik River had washed a great portion of the wreckage away.
The only visible parts remaining were radio parts, a wing tip and a piece of metal showing the US star insignia. A retractable landing gear which, according to the Patrol Officer, had been located at the main wreck site was found downstream about 155 yards, apparently washed down by the river. No human remains were found.
P-38
MIA
