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Pilot John Jones (rescued) Ditched October 13, 1943 MACR none Aircraft History Built by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation (LAC) in Burbank. Constructors Number 1430. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as P-38H-5-LO Lightning serial number 42-66919. Disassembled and shipped overseas to Australia and reassembled. Wartime History Assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 8th Fighter Group (8th FG), 80th Fighter Squadron (80th FS) "Headhunters". No known nickname or nose art. Mission History On October 13, 1943 took off piloted by John Jones on a flight when an engine caught fire and ditched or crash landed a mile off Paga Hill at Port Moresby. Afterwards, rescued and returned to duty. References USAF Serial Number Search Results - P-38F-5-LO Lightning 42-66919 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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