USAAF
5th AF
380th BG
Former Assignments
3rd BG
via Darwing Museum
Goh Loon 2008
Pilot Raymond E. Geer
Crew ?
Crew ?
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Crashed January 25, 1945
Crew History
Geer retired as a Lt. Col in the USAF. He passed away in 1995.
Aircraft History
This aircraft was formally assigned to the 3rd Bombardment Group. Later, transfered to the 380th Bombardment Group. Nicknamed "Hawg-Mouth".
Mission
History
Took off with a crew of five. Force landed in the Tanami desert on January 25, 1945 around 1:50pm, about 60 miles west of Tennant Creek Airfield.
Recovery
Recovered June 3-7, 1974 for the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre.
Display
Displayed at the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, reportedly under restoration.
B-25
