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| USAAF 5th AF 49th FG 7th FS  49th FG c1943  49th FG June 1, 1943 |
Pilot John Griffith Force Landed June 1, 1943 Aircraft History Built by Curtiss in Buffalo, New York. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as P-40K Warhawk serial number unknown. Disassembled and shipped overseas to Australia and reassembled. Aircraft History Assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 49th Fighter Group (49th FG) "Fighting 49ers", 7th Fighter Squadron (7th FS) "Screamin' Demons". Nicknamed "Vera" in cursive on the right side of the engine cowling. On the right side of the fuselage forward of the U.S. star was painted Varga girl style female figure. Squadron number / plane number 21 was painted in white on both the nose and tail. During 1943, operated from 17 Mile Drome (Durand) near Port Moresby and later Dobodura Airfield (Horanda 4Y). Mission History On June 1, 1943 took off from Dobodura Airfield (Horanda 4Y) piloted by John Griffith on a flight and force landed wheels up at Dobodura Airfield (Horanda 4Y). Afterwards, this P-40 was likely written off. Ultimate fate unknown likely scrapped or otherwise disappeared. Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated October 18, 2023 |
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