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Pilot Lt. Nichols (KIA) Crashed July 28, 1943 MACR none Aircraft History Built by North American Aviation (NAA) in Inglewood. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as B-25C Mitchell serial number 41-12906. Ferried overseas via Hickam Field then across the Pacific to Australia. Wartime History Assigned to the 5th Air Force, 3rd Bombardment Group, 13th Bombardment Squadron. Nicknamed "Johnny Pom Pom / Eager Eagle". Mission History On July 28, 1943 took off from Dobodura piloted by Lt. Nichols on a mission to bomb a Japanese barge a mile up the river at Cape Bushing, then strafe Cape Gloucester Airfield and bomb a Japanese destroyer off Cape Gloucester. The formation claimed a enemy aircraft destroyed on the ground at Cape Gloucester Airfield and two hits on the destroyer. Over the target, intercepted by Zeros and damaged. Returning, this B-25 crashed west of Soputa. Four bailed out prior to the crash. References Aircraft Serial Number Search incorrectly lists this B-25 as MIA on July 1, 1943 13th Bombardment Squadron History PNG Museum Aircraft Status Card - B-25 Mitchell 28 July 1943 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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