Aircraft History
Built by Interstate in DeKalb, Illinos during 1943-1944.

Mission History
Took off Banika Field controlled by a TBM Avenger 'mother ship'. Part of a mission by eight TDRs against targets in Southern Bougainville. This drone crashed onto a ridge on Poporang as a dud, taking small arms fire.

Wreckage
Known only to a few locals, the wreckage is on a ridge line in a difficult location to access, they erroneously call it a 'helicopter' wreck, though its tubular appearance certainly looks like one.

Contribute Information
Do you have photos or additional information to add?

Last Updated
October 1, 2009