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  A-20G-30-DO Havoc Serial Number 43-9460 Tail P
USAAF
5th AF
3rd BG
8th BS

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Panorama Magazine
January 2, 1948

Aircraft History
Built by Douglas Aircraft Company. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as A-20G-30 Havoc serial number 43-9468. Disassembled and shipped overseas to the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) and reassembled.

Wartime History
On March 6, 1944 assigned to the 3rd Bombardment Group (3rd BG), 8th Bombardment Squadron (8th BS). No known nickname or nose art. Tail code P. On April 5, 1944, flew a combat mission against Hollandia. Afterwards, flew combat missions until the end of September 1944. On October 1, 1944 damaged or stricken off charge and written off.

Wreckage
This A-20 was abandoned in a boneyard on Morotai Island. This wreckage remained until at least 1948. Afterwards, scrapped or otherwise disappeared.

References
USAF Serial Number Search Results - A-20G-30-DO Havoc 43-9460
"9460 salvaged Oct 1, 1945. Dumped at Morotai at end of war."
Thanks to Larry Hickey and Bill Swain / 8th BS Guild Diary for additional information

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September 29, 2024

 

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