Aircraft History
Built by Bell in Buffalo, New York. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as P-39N-5-BE Airacobra serial number 42-18988. Disassembled and shipped overseas and reassembled.
Wartime History
Assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 71st Tactical Reconnaissance Group (71st TRG), 82nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (82nd TRS). Assigned to pilot Verne Murphy. Nicknamed "Rockford Rocket". This aircraft operated from Dobodura Airfield and later Saidor Airfield. Ultimate fate unknown, not lost in combat or accident, likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared.
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Last Updated
November 30, 2024
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