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Pilot ? (survived) Gunner ? (survived) Force Landed April 16, 1944 "Black Sunday" MACR none Aircraft History Built by Douglas Aircraft Company. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as A-20G-30-DO Havoc serial number 43-9491. Disassembled and shipped overseas across the Pacific to Australia and reassembled. Wartime History Assigned to the 5th Air Force, 3rd Bombardment Group (3rd BG), 13th Bombardment Squadron. No known nose art or nickname. Mission History On April 16, 1944 took off from Nadzab Airfield piloted by an unknown pilot on low level bombing mission against Hollandia a led by Major Richard Walker (C. O. 13th Bombardment Squadron). Returning, the formation encountered a severe weather front and bad weather. This A-20 force landed at Yamai Airfield (Saidor No. 2) near Saidor Airfield. Afterwards, this mission was dubbed "Black Sunday" due to the number of aircraft lost due to bad weather. Wreckage This A-20 remained in situ at Yamai Airfield (Saidor No. 2, Biliau). Salvage During November 1985, the fuselage of this aircraft was salvage by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Transported to Australia, this aircraft was placed into storage at RAAF Museum at Point Cook. Restoration and Storage During 1988-1991, parts of this A-20 were used in the RAAF restorations of DB-7B "J is for Jessica" A28-8 and A-20G "Hell'N Pelican II" 42-86786. Afterwards, the remaining pieces of salvaged parts were placed into storage at RAAF Point Cook. During 2002, remaining parts of this aircraft were possibly disposed, traded or sold by the RAAF to Precision Aerospace (Precision Airmotive). References 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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