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Aircraft History Built by North American Aviation (NAA). Constructors Number unknown. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as B-25 Mitchell serial number unknown. Ferried overseas via Hickam Field then across the Pacific to the South Pacific (SOPAC). Wartime History Assigned to the 13th Air Force (13th AF), 42nd Bombardment Group (42nd BG) "The Crusaders". Nicknamed "Fickle Finger" (in quotes) in capital letters. Below the pilot's window were bomb markings indicated at least 39 combat missions flown. Wartime History On December 17, 1943 took off from Banika Field (Sunlight) piloted by Lt. Schwartzwalder on a bombing mission over the east coast of Bougainville. After dropping their bombs, hit by anti-aircraft fire in the belly and began leaking fuel and proceeded to Stirling Airfield which was still under construction. Overshooting the finished portion of the runway, it circled again and successfully landed on the finished portion and the crew exited, afraid the B-25 might explode from fumes. Dripping fuel and with a flat tire, the B-25 was repaired and later returned to combat. Ultimate fate unknown, likely scrapped. References The Earthmovers 87th 1943–1945 page 66 "Fickle Finger Limps In" Contribute
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