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| USAAF 13th AF 18th FG 44th FS "Vampire Squadron"     USAAF October 7, 1943 |
Pilot D. W. Livsey (survived) El Cajon, CA Force Landed October 7, 1943 MACR none Aircraft History Built by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation (LAC) in Burbank. Constructors Number 1404. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as P-38H-5-LO Lightning serial number 42-66893. Disassembled and shipped overseas to the South Pacific (SOPAC) and reassembled. Wartime History Assigned to the 13th Air Force (13th AF), 18th Fighter Group (18th FG), 44th Fighter Squadron "Vampire Squadron" (44th FS). Nicknamed "Jan II". Nose Number 32. Mission History On October 7, 1943 took off piloted by D. W. Livsey (detached from service from 12th Fighter Squadron) on a mission. During air combat, the left engine, electrical system and hydraulic system were shot out. Damaged, Livsey made a wheels up landing with only the right engine operational at Barakoma Airfield on Vella Lavella. Pilot Livsey survived the landing unhurt. Immediately afterwards, a series of photographs were taken of the Lightning afterwards with parts being removed with Livsey interacting with American personnel on the ground. Wreckage Afterwards, usable parts including the .50 caliber machine gun and ammunition holders were removed and the aircraft was towed off the runway. Ultimate fate unknown, likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared. References USAF Serial Number Search Results - P-38H-5-LO Lightning serial number 42-66893 October 1943 USAAF Overseas Accident Reports does not list this aircraft 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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