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Pilot 1st Lt. Carl T. Rauch, O-428228 (survived) Crashed June 18, 1942 MACR none Aircraft History Built by Bell in Buffalo, New York. Assigned Royal Air Force (RAF) serial number BX146 and painted in a three-color camouflage scheme. Instead, delivered to the U.S. Army. Disassembled and shipped overseas to Australia and reassembled. Wartime History Assigned to the 5th Air Force, 35th Fighter Group (35th FG), 39th Fighter Squadron (39th FS). No known nickname or nose art. Mission History On June 18, 1942 took off from 7 Mile Drome near Port Moresby piloted by 1st Lt. Carl T. Rauch on a mission to intercept incoming Japanese aircraft. This Airacobra was last seen north of Port Moresby with P-400 Airacobra AP361 piloted by Lt Green, it was not seen to be hit by enemy fire or crash. Fate of the Pilot In fact, Rauch bailed out near the Vanapa River and landed unhurt. He returned to duty on June 22, 1942. References Joe Baugher "Airacobra I for RAF, P-400" PNG Museum Aircraft Status Card - P-39 (P-400) Airacobra BX169 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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