Pilot 2nd
Lt. Albert Jesser (survived)
Passenger Pfc Herry Scott (27th Air Depot Group) (MIA)
Passenger Pvt Charles Hackman (27th Air Depot Group) (MIA)
Crashed March 18, 1944
Mission
History
Took off on an operational flight in the Port Moresby area,
and crashed into the north-west end of Fairfaix
Harbor. The two passengers from the 27th Air Depot were killed
in the crash and listed as MIA. The pilot survived and returned
to duty.
Wreckage
Wreckage remains in the shallows near mangroves. Includes engines.
Ray Fairfield adds:
"I have been out, wading and snorkelling, to that A20 wreck. I wasn't able to find an identity, but the external nose guns and armour were there in the mud."
References
Wrecks & Reefs pages 120-121
Rampage of the Roarin' 20's pages ?
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Last Updated
October 1, 2009
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