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Pilot Lt. Charles S. Brown (survived) Gunner ? (survived) Ditched September 11, 1942 MACR none Aircraft History Built by Douglas Aircraft Company. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as A-20A Havoc serial number 40-3145. 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 "Little Ruby". Mission History On September 11, 1942 took off from 3 Mile Drome (Kila Kila) near Port Moresby piloted by Lt. Charles S. Brown as one of thirteen A-20s that on a low level strafing mission against Buna Airfield. Returning, ran out of fuel and the crew bailed out roughly 60 miles from Milne Bay. Also lost was A-20A "The Comet" 40-167 (crew rescued). Fates of the Crew Both crew were later rescued. References USAF Serial Number Search Results - A-20A Havoc 40-3145 3rd BG History, frame 2271 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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