USAAF
5th AF
3rd BG
13th BS



John Douglas 2003
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Pilot 2nd Lt. Donald Dower (survived)
Force Landed April 16, 1944 'Black Sunday'
Mission History
Took off on a mission against Hollandia. Afterwards, this aircraft and wingman A-20G 42-86615 pulled out of formation
and became lost in bad weather. Finding the north coast of New Guinea, they followed
the coastline to Yamai Airfield near Saidor where both
force landed
critically
short
of fuel. The aircraft was written off, and salvaged for parts by the
service squadrons.
Wreckage
The tail and outer
wing panels were removed, likely during the war. The rest of the wreckage still remains.
References
Black Sunday
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October 1, 2009
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