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Lt. Arthur Gresen (survived) Gunner ? (survived) Force Landed April 16, 1944 MACR none Aircraft History Built by Douglas Aircraft Company. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as A-20G-30-DO Havoc serial number 43-9669. Disassembled and shipped overseas to the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) and reassembled. Wartime History Assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 417th Bombardment Group "Sky Lancers" (417th BG), 672nd Bombardment Squadron (672nd BS). Nicknamed "In The Mood". Mission History On April 16, 1944 took off from Saidor Airfield piloted by 2nd Lt. Arthur Gresen on a low level strike against Hollandia. Returning, encountered a severe weather front. While attempting to land at Saidor Airfield, this A-20 plowed through the burning wreckage of an aircraft that crashed previously and came to rest against an embankment. Afterwards, this A-20 was written off. The crew did not suffer any injury and returned to duty. Afterwards, this mission was dubbed "Black Sunday". References Black Sunday (2000) by Michael Claringbould page 97 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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