P-38J "Marge" 42-104380 with Charles A. Lindbergh getting into the cockpit at Nadzab Airfield
On the left side of the nose below forward cockpit canopy was rectangle with "Maj. R. I. Bong. Below was Bong's scoreboard with Japanese rising sun flags in five rows representing his 27 aerial victory claims (as of April 12, 1944) in five rows (6+6+5+5+5) inside a rectangle. Below is the U.S. Army serial number stencil with PR 96434-R (Project Number 96434-R).
Credit: USAAF, 5th Fighter Command Date: June 1944
B&W
High Resolution Version
Acquire This Image |
Contribute
Information
Do you have photos or additional information?
Make A Donation | Previous Page | Pacific Wrecks |