Aircraft History
Flew a combat mission against Hollandia on April 5, 1944 piloted Taylor.

Mission History
Took off on a mission against Hollandia. Afterwards, this aircraft and wingman A-20G 42-86563 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
Remained undisturbed, with its unit markings of the 675th BS "Dauntless Demons" still visible.

Recovery & Restoration
Salvage by the RAAF in 1985, and is in storage at RAAF Museum at Point Cook, under static restoration since 1988 - 1991.

References
Black Sunday, by Michael Claringbould
Pacific Aircraft Wrecks page 50 (lower)

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009