USAAF
5th AF
312th BG
388th BS

Justin Taylan 2005

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 mentions this wreck.

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A-20

MIA