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| USAAF 5th AF 3rd BG 89th BS  USAAF c1944 |
Pilot Captain James L. Folse (survived) Gunner ? (survived) Force Landed June 16, 1944 MACR none Aircraft History Built by Douglas Aircraft Company. Constructors Number 20962. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as A-20G-40-DO Havoc serial number 43-21315. 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). Assigned to pilot Captain James L. Folse with crew chief Sgt H. Morin. Tail letter "W". Nicknamed "Big Nig III" with the nose art of a Damon Runyon inspired character on the left side of the nose painted by SSgt Tony Benson. Previously Folse was assigined A-20G "Big Nig" 43-9436 and A-20G "Big Nig II". This A-20 flew combat missions in New Guinea. Ultimate fate unknown, likely written off and scrapped. Relatives Louis Folse (son of 1st Lt. James L. Folse) References USAF Serial Number Search Results - A-20G-40-DO Havoc 43-21315 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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