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  A-20G-20-DO "Scotch-Soda" Serial Number 42-86568 Tail K
USAAF
5th AF
3rd BG
13th BS

Aircraft History
Built by Douglas Aircraft Company. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as A-20G-20-DO Havoc serial number 42-86568. Disassembled and shipped overseas to the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) and reassembled.

Wartime History
During March 1944 assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 3rd Bombardment Group (3rd BG), 13th Bombardment Squadron (13th BS). Nicknamed "Scotch-Soda". Pilot unknown. S/Sgt. Houghton was the crew chief. By October 1944 transferred out of the squadron. Ultimate fate unknown likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared.

References
USAF Serial Number Search Results - A-20G-20-DO Havoc 42-86568
Thanks to Larry Hickey / International Historical Research Associates for additional information

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Last Updated
December 29, 2021

 

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