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Pilot 1st Lt Edward Ray Richardson (survived) Gunner SSgt D. L. Powell (survived) Ditched March 5, 1943 MACR none Aircraft History Built by Douglas Aircraft Company. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as A-20A Havoc serial number 40-176. Disassembled and shipped overseas to Australia and reassembled. Wartime History Assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 3rd Bombardment Group (3rd BG), 89th Bombardment Squadron (89th BS). Nicknamed "Cindy". Mission History On March 5, 1943 took off from 3-Mile Drome (Kila) near Port Moresby pilot 1st Lt Edward R. Richardson with gunner SSgt D. L. Powell on a strike mission. Returning, the left engine failed and ditched into Bootless Bay landing near the shoreline. Both crew were unhurt and returned to duty. This A-20 was officially written off. Wreckage Later, the aircraft was raised to the surface by U.S. Army engineers. By March 19, 1943 completely disassembled and transported to 3-Mile Drome (Kila). Ultimate fate unknown likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared. References USAF Serial Number Search Results - A-20A 40-176 "173 lost in combat Apr 26, 1943" Diary from a 3rd Bomb Group, 89th Bomb Squadron Private, March 19, 1943 mentions the salvage Thanks to Edward Rogers for additional information 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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