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Pilot 1st Lt. James L. Folse (survived) Gunner ? (survived) Force Landed June 16, 1944 MACR none Aircraft History Built by Douglas Aircraft Company. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) A-20G Havoc serial number unknown. Disassembled and shipped overseas to Australia and reassembled. Wartime History Assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 3rd Bombardment Group (3rd BG), 89th Bombardment Squadron (89th BS). Assigned to pilot 1st Lt. James L. Folse with crew chief R. J. Campbell. Nicknamed "Big Nig II" with the nose art of a Damon Runyon inspired character on the left side of the nose painted by SSgt Tony Benson. Previously he was assigined A-20G "Big Nig" 43-9436 and later A-20G "Big Nig III" 43-21315. Wartime History On June 16, 1944 took off from Hollandia Airfield piloted by 1st Lt. James L. Folse on a strike mission against Kokas. Afterwards, this A-20 was written off. Ultimate fate unknown, likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared. Relatives Louis Folse (son of James L. Folse) Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated
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