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Pilot 1st Lt. Earl G. Hill, O-672104 (MIA / KIA) TX Gunner Sgt Ray Glacken, 6840789 (MIA / KIA) MD Crashed July 9, 1944 MACR none Aircraft History Built by Douglas Aircraft Company. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as A-20G-20-DO Havoc serial number 42-86720. Disassembled and shipped overseas to Australia and reassembled. Wartime History Assigned to the 417th Bombardment Group. On March 20, 1944 transferred to the 312th Bombardment Group (312th BG), 389th Bombardment Squadron (389th BS). No known nose art or nickname. Tail letter unknown. Mission History On July 9, 1944 took off from Hollandia Airfield piloted by 1st Lt. Earl G. Hill as one of twenty-four A-20 Havocs from the 388th Bombardment Squadron and 389th Bombardment Squadron led by Col. Strauss on a low level strike against Babo Airfield. Flying at low level over the Kasira River, the 388th BS attacked first flying six planes abreast, followed by the 389th BS followed. On the ground, Japanese anti-aircraft gunners had adjusted their fire. Over the target, this A-20 was hit by gunfire and exploded into a ball of fire and crashed. Also lost was A-20G 43-9499 and A-20G 43-21430. Memorials Both crew were officially declared dead the day of the mission. Both are memorialized at Manila American Cemetery on the tablets of the missing. References USAF Serial Number Search Results - A-20G-20-DO Havoc 42-86720 Rampage of the Roarin' 20's (2009) pages 143-146, 349, 364 (42-86720, 389th BS) 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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