UPL 33368

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"A Douglas A-20 Havoc light bomber of the 9th USAAF is seen over enemy territory a few seconds before the fatal burst of flak hit the plane. Note black puffs of flak near one wing." - A-20G 43-9502 took a direct hit from flak, obliterating the entire tail unit. Pilot, 1Lt Thomas G. Walsh, was KIA. Both gunners, however, managed to bail out and were taken prisoner. MACR 7932.

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Units

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: A-20 Havoc
  • Unit: 410th Bomb Group 644th Bomb Squadron

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