Help with B-17E serial numbers
Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:58 pm
I am trying to find the serial number identities for these Pacific-based B-17Es. Any help is much appreciated!
Avenger
Sea Breeze
Sex Pot
To Tokyo
Avenger
Sea Breeze
Sex Pot
To Tokyo
Serial numbers
Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:58 pm
Check Aerovintage .com and post your question there. I think you will find the answers Scott and the gang. 
Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:20 am
41-2393 ... 41-2669
Boeing B-17E Fortress
c/n 2204/2480
2393 wrecked at Newfoundland APT Jan 9, 1942 in collision with snowbank
2394 to RFC at Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945
2395 condemned Jan 19, 1942 and surveyed Oct 12, 1942
2396 condemned Jul 15, 1944
2397 condemned Oct 31, 1944
2398 to RFC at Altus Oct 9, 1945
2399 to RFC at Stillwater Sep 19, 1945
2400 to reclamation at Burbank, CA Mar 20, 1946
2401 converted to XB-38-VE with Allison V-1710 liquid-cooled engines.
Wrecked Jun 16, 1942 near Tipton, CA after engine fire
2402 lost during search and attack mission 40 mi S of Kauai Island, Hawaii Dec 27, 1941
2403 condemned Jul 15, 1944
2404 condemned Jun 15, 1944
2405 to RFC at Kingman Oct 9, 1945
2406 condemned Oct 31, 1944
2407 to storage at Davis Monthan Aug 1, 1946
2408 was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941.
Used to evacuate MacArthur from Philippines Mar 25, 1942.
2411 *Old Miss 11* Evacuated Java Feb 28, 1942 to Ceylon and did end up in
India Mar 1942 with 7thBG. May have been Fort lost on Adaman Islands Apr 1942
2412 (7th BG) damaged on ground at Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942 and may have been abandoned.
2413 was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor Dec 7, 1941.
2414 destroyed on ground by fire at Salt Lake City Field Nov 12, 1941
2416 (7th BG, 88th RS) was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor Dec 7, 1941.
*San Antonio Rose * staged through Batchelor Field to Del Monte Philippines on bombing
sortie against Japanese landings at Legaspi Mar 1942. WFU Jan 31, 1944.
2417 scrapped 1944
2418 (19th BG) destroyed on ground at Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942
2419 crash landed in field on Sumatra Jan 23, 1942.
2420 shot down Sep 24, 1942 after raid to Shortlands. Ditched in 30 m of water. Complete minus tail
section. Crew executed by Japanese. Aircraft remains were still extant in 1997
2421 converted to components Oct 31, 1944.
2422 (6th BG, 3rd BS) crashed at David Field, Panama Jul 14, 1943
2423 crashlanded and burned at McDill AFB, FL Jan 5, 1942 with 7th BG
2427 arrived via Africa from USA Jan 28, 1942 with 7thBG. Transferred to 19thBG on Java.
Destroyed on ground at Malang, Java Feb 3, 1942.
2429 (7th BG, 88th RS) arrived over Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941.
Used to evacuate MacArthur's staff from Del Monte, Philippines Mar 25, 1942
Shot down Rabaul, New Britain Aug 7, 1942. Harlpease received Medal of Honor for action.
2430 (7th BG, 88th RS) was one of six planes that flew into Pearl Harbor Dec 7, 1941.
Ferried to Australia and nicknamed "Naughty But Nice".
Shot down by J1N1-S Jun 25, 1943, Vunakanau, SW Pacific with 65th BS, 43rd BG
while on night mission to Rabaul. MACR 14590. One crew POW, rest KIA.
The crewmember who was POW survived the war. The wreck was discovered
in 1982.
2432 (7th BG, 88th RS, "The Last Straw") was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941
2433 (7th BG, 88th RS) was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941
2434 (7th BG, 88th RS) was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941.
Crashed into sea near Cairns, North Queensland Aug 16, 1942.
2435 (30th BS 19th BG) shot down Aug 2, 1942 near SW of Musa Point PNG
2438 to RCAF as Fortress II 9206. Sold to Argentina as LV-RTO. Scrapped in 1964.
2440 (42nd BS) ditched off Duma Point Sept 24, 1942 due to fuel exhaustion. Crew captured and
executed. Wreck is still located there 60 feet underwater in failrly good condition.
2442 (11th BG, 42nd BS) crashed into Mount Keahiakahoe, Oahu, Hawaii during
combat patrol Apr 5, 1942 in night and in rain.
2446 abandoned in Papua New Guinea when crash-landed Feb 23, 1942 in swamp while
returning from a raid on Rabaul. Crew walked away from the crash site
and were eventually returned to Port Moresby and were returned to
combat. Plane remains half-submerged in a swamp. David Tallichet, the
founder of MARC, has reportedly secured permission to recover this plane. He was
denied permission by the PNG government to exercise salvage rights and sold the
salvage rights to Alfred Hagan. Hagan and Robert Geinert in 2006 had wengs and engines
removed and airlifted the fuselage to Lae, PNG. Aircraft was impounded by the PNG
government and is currently sitting on the wharf at Lae.
2447 picked up Gen. MacArthur and family in Philippines Mar 25, 1942. Destroyed on ground
Del Monte, PI late March 1942.
2448 destroyed by strafing Broome, W. Aust after Java evacuation Mar 3, 1942.
2449 scrapped 1944
2450 (7th BG) wrecked and demolished in Guatemala Jan 8, 1942 while reinforcing FEAF
2451 (7th BG) crashlanded at Rio Mato, Guatemala when landing gear did not extend Dec 27, 1941.
Was on resupply mission to FEAF.
2452 survived Java Campaign, was in RAAF Pearce Mar 2, 1942, ex Broom Mar 2, 1942
Lost Aug 9, 1942 near Malapla Island SW Pac.
2453 wrecked while taxying Pyota, TX Mar 19, 1942. Must have been repaired
as this plane was seen being repaired after a bombing raid on
Rabaul Dec 24, 1942.
2454 (19th BG) destroyed on ground Mar 3, 1942, Broome, W. Australia following Java evacuation.
2455 arrived from USA via Africa Jan 26, 1942 at Sourabaya. Transferred to 19th BG on Java.
Destroyed on ground Java Feb 1942
2456 shot down near Surabaya Feb 3, 1942.
2457 *Per Diem* Survivied Java , went on to serve 435 BS May 42 out of
Townsville
2458 (*Yankee Diddler*) damaged by air action and crash landed Pasiran Feb 8, 1942
2459 destroyed on ground at Kendari, Java Jan 16, 1942.
2460 arrive ex-Africa Route Jan 15, 1942. ON Jan 25, 1942 transferred to 19th BG on Java.
Landed at Bandjermasin, Java. Badly damaged and shot up. Other sources have it arriving
in Australia on 15 January 1942 via Africa. 19thBg records state per first.
Repaired evacuated to Australia for repairs. Had collision on ground at Horn Island
Jul 27, 1942 with B-17E 41-2640. 41-2460 was repaired and flown to Mareeba, but survey
had it reduced to spares.
2461 (7th BG, 11th BS, *El Toro*) destroyed by strafing at Port Moresby Apr 25, 1942.
2462 (*Tojo's Jinx*) scrapped in New Guinea in 1945.
2464 lost Jul 8, 1944 between Nazab PNG and Biak, Dutch New Guinea. 5 crew and 13
passengers lost. Report that it returned to USA after 11th BG use in 1943 and was
scrapped in 1946 seems to be in error.
2466 destroyed on ground at Malang, Java Feb 3, 1942.
2468 arrived African Route Jan 19, 1942. Transferred to 19thBG on Java. Following
raid, Jan 25,1942, made wheelsup landing on mudflats 15miles N.E. of Bangkalan, Java.
Abandoned. May have been captured by Japanese forces and stripped for parts.
2469 damaged and crash landes Arendis Is (Borneo) Feb 3, 1942. Crew picked up by PBY
2470 arrived via Africa route Jan 31, 1942 to Malang. Strafed and burned Singoasri, Java
Feb 3, 1942.
2471 (7th BG) crashlanded Feb 8, 1942, Djokjakarta, Java and abandoned. May have been rebuilt
by the Japanese.
2472 scrapped Oct 1944
2474 damaged in landing accident at Bari-Palese, Italy Jan 7, 1944.
2475 (7th BG) crashed at McDill Field, FL Apr 20, 1942
2476 shot down off Java Jan 29, 1942. All crew KIA.
2478 crashed somewhere in Africa while on supply mission to FEAF
2479 (7th BG) crashed into Atlantic Ocean between S. America and Africa Feb 20, 1942 while
on supply mission to FEAF
2480 (19th BG) destroyed on ground at Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942
2481 (43rd BG, 63rd BS, *Old Topper*) crashed on takeoff at Jackson Field,
Port Moresby Aug 28, 1943. W/o Oct 30, 1943.
2483 (19th BG, 7th BS) fell into spin and crashed Jan 16, 1942, Java
2484 (7th BG) crashlanded Feb 8, 1942, Malang and abandoned
2486 was at RAAF Pearce WA Mar 1, 1942 ex Broome WA Mar 1, 1942 ex-Java. Java survivor
2488 (19th BG) destroyed on ground at Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942
2489 (*Suzy Q*) to 93rd BS, 19th BG Java Feb 7, 1942. Returned to USA Oct 23, 1942.
Reduced to spares Jul 15, 1946.
2490 (7th BG) crashed in field north of Pendleton Field Jan 17, 1942
2492 blew up in formation Feb 8, 1942, Java
2493 destroyed by bombing, Bandoeng, Java Feb 19, 1942.
2497 (43rd BG, *Tojo's Nightmare*) crashed on approach to Horn Island Jan 24, 1943.
2498 (19th BG) damaged on ground at Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942
2500 (19th BG) damaged on ground at Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942.
2501 (7th BG) crashlanded in Java on delivery Feb 19, 1942
2502 (7th BG) wrecked at McDill field while taxying Feb 3, 1942.
2503 shot down by fighters in Buitenzong area, Java, Feb 19, 1942.
2504 used in Panama and returned to USA in 1943.
2505 crashed into Mt Obree in New Guinea. Wreck discovered in 1986.
2506 used in Panama and returned to USA in 1943.
2507 force landed in sea off Del Monte Mar 23, 1942.
2508 destroyed by strafing Broome, W. Aust after Java evacuation Mar 3, 1942.
Also listed on USAAF records as crashing at Maxwell AAF Mar 13, 1942.
2509 wrecked at Hendricks Field, FL May 16, 1942 in landing accident
2510 wrecked at Hendricks Field, FL Apr 18, 1942 in landing accident
2511 wrecked at Hendricks Field, FL May 15, 1942 after structural failure
2513 to RAF as FK184. SOC Jul 26, 1945.
2514 to RAF as FK185. SOC Jul 10, 1945.
2515 to RAF as FK186. SOC Jun 13, 1945.
2516 to RAF as FK187. SOC Jul 4, 1945.
2517 to RAF as FK188. SOC after inflight engine failure Apr 18, 1945.
2518 to RAF as FK189. Damaged beyond repair when engine caught fire
after takeoff from Lagens Jul 26, 1944.
2519 to RAF as FK190. SOC Jun 13, 1945.
2520 returned to USA, salvaged Jul 18, 1945.
2521 salvaged in Hawaii Aug 10, 1944
2522 to RAF as FK191. Overshot landing at Gosport, England Dec 28, 1944, SOC.
2523 salvaged in Hawaii Aug 10, 1944.
2524 was at Midway before the battle. Returned to USA and salvaged May 22, 1945.
2525 (5th BG) lost Jun 10, 1943. MACR 799
2526 to RAF as FK193. SOC Jun 12, 1945.
2527 salvaged in Hawaii Aug 10, 1944
2528 wrecked at Columbus, OH May 23, 1943, drag link failure
2529 lost on ferry flight to Australia May 5, 1942
2530 wrecked at Hendricks Field, FL Jul 30, 1943 due to landing gear failure.
2536 lost Nov 22, 1942, 60 miles off coast of Lae, PNG whilst attacking Japanese
destroyers. Burst into flames and crashed into sea
2540 caught fire and belly-landed in pasture near Clearview Airport, TX Apr 29, 1943. None of the
22 people on board were seriously injured. Plane was on a war bond tour, although
it was not a combat veteran. Airframe was transported to Love Field, broken down
for spares and SOC May 8, 1943.
2546 (339th BS/96th BG) crew bailed out near Randolph, UT Nov 29, 1942 due to engine problems.
2556 (330th BG) crashed on takeoff at Alamogordo, NM Aug 10, 1942
2569 (40th BG, 395th BS) damaged in landing accident at
Rio Hato, Panama Apr 10, 1943
2578 (326th BS, 92nd BG, *Butcher Shop*, renamed *Big Tin Bird* when
flying as service aircrft for 20th FG CO. Reformed Aug 6, 1945.
Led the first B-17 raid in the European Theatre Aug 17, 1942.
2581 to RCAF as 9207. Crashed at Prestwick Apr 2, 1944
2586 collided with 41-9094 and crashed into a mountain in the Aleutians Jan 21, 1943
2593 converted to XC-108, special transport for General MacArthur. Carried the name *Bataan*.
2595 converted to XC-108A, experimental cargo transport. Sold for scrap Dec 26, 1945 but
remained substantially intact. Purchased by Mike Kellner 1985. This airframe is in storage in
pieces at Galt, Illinois awaiting restoration.
2604 (306th BG) crashed 10 mi SSE of Wendover Field, UT Jul 8, 1942.
All aboard killed.
2608 to RAF as FK195. Soc Apr 27, 1944.
2611 was at Midway Island before the battle
2614 to RAF as FK199. SOc Jun 14, 1945.
2615 to RAF as FK192. SOC Sep 18, 1945.
2618 to RAF as FK201. Undercarriage collapsed on landing at Aldergrove,
Northern Ireland Jun 22, 1945. SOC.
2619 to RAF as FK200. SOC Apr 25, 1945.
2620 to RAF as FK194. SOC Jul 28, 1945.
2621 "Daylight Limited" 28th BS crashlanded at Mareeba, North Queensland Aug 26, 1942.
2622 to RAF as FK198. Struck on ground by another Fortress Apr 9, 1944. SOC.
2623 to RAF as FK196. SOC Oct 30, 1945.
2625 to RAF as FL197. SOC Oct 30, 1945.
2627 scrapped Oct 1944
2631 crash landing Charters Towers, North Queensland, Australia May 7, 1942.
2632 was at Midway Island before the battle.
2633 damaged in storm Apr 1945. Flown to Brisbane for scrapping May 1945.
2635 (19th BG) lost on ops to Buil-Baisi, PNG Nov 1, 1942.
2636 crashed into sea near Horn Island, North Queensland, Australia Jul 13, 1942.
2638 returned to USA 1943. Salvaged in 1946?
2643 crashed Aug 9, 1942 Rohndales Plantation, Mokurapau New Britain
2645 assigned to 19th BG. Condemned Jun 12, 1942.
2648 to Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, England
Feb 15, 1943 for unspecified trials. Returned to USAAF
Mar 9, 1943.
2650 (19th BG) crew bailed out Sep 18, 1942 near Mappoon Mission, Cape York. 1 MIA.
2652 crashed Mt. Fox W of Palumba, North Queensland May 7, 1942.
2653 (43rd BG, 64th BS) damaged in takeoff accident at Jackson
Field, Port Moresby Jun 1, 1943
2655 ditched Horn Island North Queensland Jul 13, 1942.
2656 'Chief of Seattle' MIA Buna, PNG Aug 14, 1942.
2659 (19th BS, 195h BG, *Frank Buck*) scrapped at Mareeba Queensland Jul 27, 1943.
2660 shot down near Rabaul, New Britain Aug 9, 1942.
2661 (5th BG, 31st BS) crashlanded on island of Lanai T.H. Jun 5, 1942 while
returning from Midway. Repaired and later assigned to 11th BG.
2662 damaged during mission to Ragbaul and landed at Batumata Point, later
salvaged and transferred to 54th Troop Carrier Wing as armed transport.
2664 (43rd BG, 64th BS) w/o in takeoff accident at Jackson Field,
Port Moresby Jun 14, 1943
2666 (43rd BG, 65th BS, *Lucy*) flown on mission which earned Jay Zeamer and
Joseph Sarnoski the Medal of Honor Jun 16, 1943, Bougainville.
2667 crashed at Whenuapi, New Zealand during takeoff May 1942.
41-9011 ... 41-9245
Boeing B-17E Fortress
c/n 2483/2717
9011 (64th BS, 3rd BG) shot down by J1N1-S night fighter over St Georges
Channel, New Britain May 21, 1943. Crew KIA.
9014 (19th BG) destroyed on ground at Batchelor Field, N.T. Australia Aug 12, 1942.
9016 (68th BG) lost Dec 5, 1943 in Peni mountain near Mediterranean Sea at
NE of Spain between Roses Bay and Breus Cape due to weather and probable
navigation error. All 12 onboard killed. MACR 1414 lists the serial number
as 41-9106
9017 (385th BG, 549th BS) damaged in ground accident at Great
Ashfield, England Sep 3, 1943
9018 (92nd BG, 327th BS) lost Oct 9, 1943. MACR 15218
9019 (414th BS, 97th BG, transferred to 327th BS, 92nd BG) scrapped Aug 21, 1945.
9020 on Apr 18, 1943 became target tug ship for 303rd BG as "Phyllis"
aka "Tugboat Annie". Crash landed at Molesworth, England Jul 23, 1944
9023 (414th BS, 97th BG, *Yankee Doodle*) scrapped Jul 26, 1945. This
plane carried General Ira Eaker on 8th AF's first operational
mission, a raid on Rouen Aug 17, 1942
9025 (457th BG) salvaged Jun 2, 1945.
9026 (92nd BG, 327th BS) lost Sep 6, 1942. MACR 16489
9032 *My Gal Sal* crash-landed in Greenland June 27, 1942 on way to
England. Crew rescued, but aircraft abandoned.
Recovered from icecap in August 1995 and sent to Tillamook
Air Museum, Oregon for restoration. Purchased by Bob Ready
of Ultimate Sacrifice Memorial, Cincinnatti, OH for ultimate display.
9034 (97th BG, *Peggy D*) shot down Oct 21, 1942, Lorient, France
9036 (40th BG, 44th BS) w/o near Fraijanes, Guatemala Sep 28, 1942
9045 (*Stinky*) forced to crash-land at the Nursery Field at Mellows Agricultural College,
Athenry, Ireland Jan 15, 1943. Plane was dismantled and returned to USAAF at Langford
Lodge AB in Northern Ireland. The forced landing in neutral Ireland (due to
navigational errors) could have been very embarrassing as the aircraft was
carrying Lt Gen Jacob Devers and his staff who were on a fact-finding tour of the ETO!
The Irish authorities should, by international law, have interned them;
instead, they were treated to an impromptu banquet and transported to the
border with Northern Ireland!
9051 (482nd BG, 813rd BS) crashed into SW side of Skiddaw Mountain
in England Sep 14, 1943 on navigational training mission. All 10
aboard killed.
9064 forcelanded at Goose Bay, Labrador May 5, 1943
9071 (422nd BS) shot down over Rendova Island 9/6/1942 after running fight with Japanese flying
boat. All on board killed.
9084 (36th BS) missing after attacking Japanese warship Jun 4, 1942
9085 was first USAAF B-17 to arrive in UK (July 1, 1942).
9087 found intact in British Columbia, Canada. Based at Del Boise 303 BG Apr 10, 1942;
Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; Westover Jul 2, 1942; Wendover Jul 27, 1942; Walla Walla Aug 18, 1942; Boise Sep 5, 1942
W/O Jan 4, 1943.
9090 (c/n 2562) ditched in fjord off Narssarssuaq, Greenland Jun 27, 1942. Now in 1500 feet of water, possibly will be recovered.
It was assigned the civil registry of N3142U in the hopes that
it would be recovered. There was an attempted recovery Jul 1999
but not located. As of Jan 2006 registration was being cancelled.
9094 collided in midair with 41-2586 and crashed into a mountain in the Aleutians Jan 21, 1943
9095 (92nd BG) shot down by Fw 190s near Flasselles Sep 6, 1942
during mission to Rouen.
9098 (97th BG) crashed on Craig Berwyn, Cadair Berwyn, Wales Aug 11, 1942 while
on flight from Polebrook to Burtonwood. All 11 onboard killed.
9100 to RFC in UK in 1945.
9101 abandoned in Greenland.
9105 abandoned in Greenland.
9106 crashlanded at Genger, Newfoundland Apr 4, 1944
9118 (5th BG) lost 10/4/1942, Solomons. MACR 801
9126 (36th BS) lost Aug 28, 1942
9128 (5th BG) shot down by enemy night fighter during raid on
Kahili airfield, Bougainville Jul 27, 1943. MACR 182
All crew lost.
9135 to RAF as FK205. SOC Mar 11, 1947
9136 to RAF as FK204. Abandoned by crew after fuel exhaustion near
Acklington, UK Aug 11, 1942.
9138 to RAF as FK202. Crashed into sea SW of Terceira Oct 25, 1943.
9142 to RCAF as 9205. SOC with RCAF Dec 27, 1946. To Argentinia as
LV-RTP. Scrapped in 1964.
9153 (5th BG) lost Jul 19, 1943, Solomons. MACR 87
9161 (330th BG, 459th BS) crashed on training mission 6 mi SE of
Magdalena, NM Oct 15, 1942. All aboard killed.
9194 crashed into hill at Port Moresby Dec 2, 1942.
9195 to RAF as FK203. SOC Dec 22, 1945.
9196 (19th BG) shot down over Rabaul Oct 5, 1942.
9197 to RAF as FL458. SOC Jun 14, 1945.
9198 to RAF as FK208. Crashed in sea while landing at Gibraltar Nov 29, 1943.
Freeman has it crashing at Ballykelly, Northern Ireland Aug 1942.
9199 to RAF as FK211. SOC Jul 31, 1947.
9200 to RAF as FK210. SOC Mar 11, 1943. Freeman has it ditching off
Azores Dec 21, 1943.
9201 to RAF as FL460. Soc Jun 13, 1945. Freeman has it crashing at
Nutts Corner, Northern Ireland Aug 1942.
9202 to RAF as FK206. Crashed into sea after takeoff from Lagens Dec 4, 1943.
Freem says it crashed at Gibraltar Nov 30, 1943.
9203 to RAF as FK209. Missing on patrol Mar 23, 1943
9204 to RAF as FK207. Dove into ground near Nutts Corner, Northern
Ireland Aug 10, 1942. Freeman says it was SOC Mar 11, 1945.
9205 at Del Cheyenne May 24, 1942; assigned 11th AF Kodiak
Jun 2, 1942; ditched Lake Bennett, Carcross, Yukon
Territory, pilot was Irwin K. McWilliams, Oct 16, 1943
9207 crashed on top of Hong Kong Mountain Apr 12, 1943. Four crew survived, but were
executed by Japanese.
9209 (64th BS, *Blues In The Night*) crashed on takeoff at
7-Mile Airfield, Port Moresby, New Guinea Apr 12, 1943.
9210 sold on civilian market as N5842N.
Sold to Canadian firm as CF-ICB. Back to
US as N9720F. Sold to Bolivian airline Lloyd
Aero Boliviano as CP-753. Crashed at La Paz,
Bolivia 1976. Sat derelict at La Paz airfield
Until 1990 when recovered by Don Whittington
Of World Jet of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Returned
to USA as N8WJ. Flown in September 1998 to Moses
Lake, WA and transferred to the Flying Heritage
Museum of Bellevue, WA. Re-registered as N12355
in August 1999. Currently under restoration.
9214 (11th BG) ditched Mar 20, 1943 near Russell Island SWPAC
9216 (11th BG, 43rd BS) ditched Mar 20, 1943, Russell Is SWPA
9217 crashlanded at Noumea-Tontouta, French New Caledonia
Oct 27, 1943.
9218 (26th BS) lost Aug 4, 1942 in raid on Guadalcanal.
All crew killed.
9224 (11th BG, 98th BS) MIA Aug 7, 1942 off New Caledonia.
Crew of 9 MIA. MACR 16436 (issued 1948)
9225 to RAF as FL455. Flew into ground in cloud near Wick, Scotland Feb 1, 1945.
9228 to RAF as FL453. Missing on patrol Dec 14, 1942.
9229 to RAF as FL457. SOC Mar 11, 1947.
9230 to RAF as FL456. SOC Jan 25, 1946.
9231 to RAF as FL451. Overshot landing at Aldergrove, Northern Ireland
Aug 29, 1941 ?? . SOC.
9232 to RAF as FK213. SOC Mar 11, 1947.
9234 (43rd BG, 65th BS) crashed near Wau, Papua New Guinea Jan 8, 1943
after being hit by AAA while bombing a convoy escort off Lae. Wreck still intact. This plane
was intended to be a Lend-Lease Fortress IIA for RAF Coastal Command and the plane has RAF serial
number of FL461 and RAF roundels painted over with USAF insignia for service in the
Pacific. The USAAF insignia have worn off by exposure to the elements over the years, exposing
the RAF insignia underneath.
9235 (19th BG) ditched off Cooktown Sep 29, 1942.
9236 to RAF as FL463. SOC Jul 31, 1947.
9237 to RAF as FK212. Missing on patrol Jun 14, 1943.
9238 to RAF as FL464. SOC Dec 22, 1945.
9239 to RAF as FL462. Hit trees during overshoot at Gosport, UK Jan 22, 1945. SOC.
9240 to RAF as FL450. SOC Sep 23, 1946.
9241 to RAF as FL459. SOC Dec 22,1 945.
9242 to RAF as FL452. SOC Mar 11, 1947.
9243 to RAF as FL449. SOC Jul 31, 1947.
9244 (43th BG, 63rd BS, *Honikuu Okole*) shot down by Japanese J1N1 night fighter
over Gazelle Peninsula May 21, 1943. MACR 2459
9245 to RAF as FL454. Stalled and crashed into sea off Benbecula, Scotland
Oct 6, 1942.
41-24776 ... 41-25195
Curtiss P-40E-1
c/n 18795/19214 (not sure these are correct).
Lend-Lease contract for RAF as Kittyhawk IA ET100/ET519. Many remained stateside,
some diversions to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, USSR.
24776/24914 were ET100/ET238, but were diverted elsewhere and not delivered to RAF.
24776 (ET100, c/n 18795) to USSR
24777 (ET101, c/n 18796) to USSR
24779 (ET103, c/n 18798) to RAF as ET107. Damaged beyond repair Feb 22, 1942 at West Maitland NSW.
24780 (ET104, c/n 18799) remained in USA and crashed Sep 26, 1942, Bedford, MA
24781 (ET105, c/n 18800) remained in USA and salvaged Apr 15, 1942 at Luke Field, AZ.
24782 (ET106, c/n 18801) remained in USA and crashed Jun 5, 1942, Quonset Point, RI.
24783 (ET107, c/n 18802) remained in USA and salvaged Apr 5, 1942.
24784 (ET108, c/n 18803) to USSR
24785 (ET109, c/n 18804) remained in USA and crashed into sea near Langley, VA Apr 6, 1942.
24786 (ET110, c/n 18805) remained in USA and crashed on takeoff at Groton airfield Mar 8, 1942.
24787 (ET111, c/n 18806) remained in USA and crashed at Greneir Field, NM after landing gear failure
24788 (ET112, c/n 18807) retained by USAAF. In midair collision with 41-24863 Apr 3, 1943 off Cape Ward
Point PNG. Both pilots killed.
24789 (ET113, c/n 18808) to RAAF as A29-153 Aug 1942. Crashed Mildura, VIC Oct 1944.
24791 (ET115, c/n 18810) remained in USA and salvaged May 14, 1942.
24793 (ET117, c/n 18812) to USSR
24794 (ET118, c/n 18813) remained in USA and converted to Class 26 after crash landing Nov 10, 1942
at Hillgrove Field, RI.
24795 (ET119, c/n 18814) to USSR
24798 (CW583, c/n 19309, ET122) to USSR
24801 (CW586, c/n 19312, ET125) to USSR
24804 (ET128) to USSR
24807 (ET131) remained in USA and converted to Class 26 at Roma Air Depot Mar 28, 1942.
24808 (ET132) to RAAF as A29-152 Aug 1942. I have as being shot down by Zeros with 49th PG,
9th PS of USAAF 11 mi S of Darwin, NT Jul 30, 1942,
24809 (9th FS, 49th FG) wrecked on landing at Livingstone strip, NT Jul 17, 1942 and w/o
24810 (ET134) to USSR
24812 (ET136) to Netherlands Indies AF Feb 1942. Destroyed Mar 8, 1942.
24813 (49th PG, 9th PS) wrecked in taxying accident Aug 3, 1942, Livingston airstrip, NT.
24815 (CW 600, c/n 19326, ET139) to USSR
24816 (49th FG, 8th FS) wrecked 29 mi S of Darwin, NT June 4, 1942 when pilot passed
out due to lack of oxygen and dove in.
24817 to RAF as ET141. Crashlanded at Tumut in NSW, Australia during
haze Feb 2, 1942. Total loss.
24818 (49th FG, 7th FS) wrecked at Batchelor strip in taxiing accident, NT Aug 20, 1942.
Condemned Sep 7, 1942.
24819 to RAF as ET143. Forced landed at Nowra, NSW Mar 1942.
24821 (49th PG, 9th PS) crashed due to fuel exhaustion Nov 17, 1942 60 mi from
Pt Hood, PNG. Pilot bailed out.
24822 (49th PG, 9th PS) salvaged at Teak, PNG Jun 16, 1943
24823 (ET147) to RAAF as A29-160 Sep 1942. Collided with A29-163 (41-5503) Onsloe, WA
24824 (ET148) to USSR
24825 (ET149) to RAAF as A29-30. Crashlanded at Turnball Jun 1943.
24829 w/o Apr 28, 1942, NT.
24833 (c/n 18833) to Netherlands Indies AF Feb 1942. Destroyed Mar 8, 1942.
24835 SOC Apr 7, 1942.
24836 (c/n 18855) to Netherlands Indies AF Feb 1942. Destroyed Mar 8, 1942.
24837 (c/n 18856) to Netherlands Indies AF Feb 1942. Destroyed Mar 8, 1942.
24838 SOC Apr 7, 1942.
24839 (c/n 18858) to Netherlands Indies AF Feb 1942. Destroyed Mar 8, 1942.
24840 in belly landing at Agra, India afer engine failure Dec 31, 1942
24841 (c/n 18860) to Netherlands Indies AF Feb 1942. Destroyed Mar 8, 1942.
24842/24859 (ET166/ET183) to USSR Dec 1941.
24861 (ET185) to RAAF as A29-158 Sep 1942.
24862 to RAAF as A29-74 Mar 1942.
24863 to RAF as ET187 but retained by USAAF (49th PG, 8th PS) in midair collision
with 41-24788 ET112 off Cape Ward Point PNG Apr 4, 1943. Both pilots killed.
24866 (49th PG) shot down by AA off Buna, PNG Nov 26, 1942. Pilot KIA.
24868 (49th FG, 7th FS) crashed 15 mi NW of Batchelor Field, NT Aug 23, 1942 due to engine
seizure. Pilot OK.
24870 to RAAF as A29-80. Crashed near Mildura, Vic 11/1943.
24872 (7th PS, 49th PG) damaged in heavy landing at Cloncurry Mar 11, 1942, repaired
24874 (49th FG, 7th FS) crashed Sep 11, 1942 during ferry flight from Cairns to
Port Moresby.
24875 (ET136) to RAAF as A29-151 Aug 1942.
24876 SUMAC/LEFT Et200 7thPS/49thPG on 49thFG Books Feb 21, 1942 w/o Aug 20, 1942
Batchelor Strip NT landing accident. Condemned Sep 7, 1942
24877/24912 to RAF as ET201/ET236 and delivered to RAF Desert Air Force
24879 (CW 664 c/n 19320, RAF ET203) to USSR Dec 31, 1941
24913 (ET237) to USSR Jan 1942
24915/24921 (ET239/ET245) to RAF Desert Air Force
24915 (ET239) SOC Feb 1, 1944
24916 (ET240) crashed after being abandoned in spin 5 mi
N of Fayid Sep 9, 1944.
24917 (ET241) SOC Mar 1, 1944
24918 (ET242) shot down by flak near Bir Hacheim May 29, 1942
24919 (ET243) RAF records say that it with 73 OTU and
collided with another Kittyhawk 10 mi SE of Abu Sueir
Sep 2, 1943. Although it survived, damage was such
that it was SOC on return to base. Another report
has it never leaving the USA and being severely
damaged and converted to Class 26. in Jun 1942.
24920 (ET244) SOC Feb 1, 1944
24921 (ET245) SOC Feb 1, 1944
24922/24997 were RAF ET246/ET321 but were all diverted elsewhere and not delivered to RAF
24922 (ET246) remained in USA and salvaged at Orlando, FL Jan 7, 1944
24923 (ET247) remained in USA and crashed on takeoff at Orlando, FL Mar 25, 1943.
24925 (ET249) remained in USA. (313th FS/50th FG) dove in during formation
flight Nov 29, 1942 near Daytona Beach, FL. Pilot killed.
24926 (ET250) retained in USA, crashed May 3, 1942 in landing due to engine failure, pilot killed.
24928 (ET252) retained in USA, crashed after midair collision Dec 19, 1942 Keistmere Field, FL.
24929 (ET253) retained in USA, crashed on takeoff N of Key Field, Meridian, MS Feb 20, 1942,
pilot killed.
24930 (ET254) retained in USA. To Class 26 Apr 12, 1943 at De Ridder Field.
24931 (ET255) retained in USA. Surveyed at De Ridder Field Mar 23, 1943
24933 (ET257) retained in USA. Collided in midair with B-17E Apr 29, 1942 over Orlando, FL.
Pilot killed
24934 (ET258) retained in USA. Crashed Feb 9, 1942, Orlando FL with 50th PG.
24935 (ET259) retained in USA and to 318th FG. Condemned Mar 2,1943
24937 (ET261) retained in USA and to 318th FG. Condemned Jul 10, 1943.
24938 (ET262) retained in USA and to 318th FG.
24939 (ET263) retained in USA. Condemned Jul 30, 1942
24940 (ET264) retained in USA. Collided with gas truck May 17, 1942, Orlando, FL. Pilot killed.
24941 (ET265) retained in USA. Condemned Jul 5, 1942
24942 (ET266) retained in USA. Wrecked at Orlando, FL Nov 29, 1942.
24943 (ET267) retained in USA. Wrecked at Orlando, FL Dec 7, 1942. Condemned Jan 31, 1943
24944 (ET268) retained in USA. Condemned May 28, 1943
24945 (ET269) retained in USA. Crashed 10 mi E of Lake Wales, FL with 50th PG. Pilot killed.
24946 (ET270) retained in USA. Crashed near Sanford, FL Apr 28, 1942.
24948 (ET272) retained in USA. Condemned Apr 15, 1944
24949 (ET273) retained in USA. Condemned Oct 10, 1943
24950 (ET274) retained in USA. Condemned Aug 7, 1943.
24951 (ET275) retained in USA. to Class 26 Sep 25, 1943
24952 (ET276) retained in USA. Condemned Sep 24, 1943
24953 (ET277) retained in USA. Crashed at Orlando, FL Nov 5, 1942. Pilot killed.
24954 (ET278) retained in USA. Wrecked at Duncan Field, FL Apr 17, 1942. Destroyed by fire
24955 (ET279) retained in USA. Wrecked at Orlando Field, FL with 50th PG Dec 10, 1942 and
relegated to Class 26.
24956 (ET280) retained in USA
24960 (ET284) retained in USA. Crashed at Meridian, MS Mar 4, 1942.
24962 (ET286) retained in USA. Crashed on landing at Hillgrove, RI Dec 1, 1942.
Repaired, off Jul 30, 1944
24966 (ET290) retained in USA. wrecked at Elizabeth City Apr 4, 1942. Pilot killed.
24967 (ET291) retained in USA. Ground-looped at Key Field, MS Mar 14, 1942.
24968 (ET292) retained in USA. Wrecked in taxi accident at Orlando, FL Nov 20, 1942
24969 crashed Apr 1942
24973 (ET297) retained in USA. Ground looped at Key Field, MS Mar 14, 1942. Repaired,
off Feb 17, 1944.
24974 (ET298) retained in USA. Wrecked at Orlando, FL Mar 25, 1942 in collision with
another aircraft. Salvaged Oct 25, 1942
24975 (ET299) retained in USA. Wrecked Dec 7, 1942 at Martha's Vineyard.
24976 (ET300) retained in USA. Involved in accidental gun blast while firing guns Dec 6, 1942
at Hillgrove AAB, RI.
24977 (ET301) retained in USA. Brakes locked during taxying and nosed over Dec 7, 1942,
Hillgrove AAB, RI
24981 (ET305) retained in USA. Wrecked at Bolling Field Apr 15, 1942.
24983 (ET307) retained in USA. wrecked in swamp near Leesburg, FL Jan 26, 1943
24985 (ET309) retained in USA. SOC at Orlando Sep 1, 1943
24986 (ET310) retained in USA. wrecked in landing accident at Tuskegee, AL Oct 9, 1942.
SOC Jan 6, 1943
24990 (ET314) retained in USA. Wrecked at Hillgrove, RI due to engine failure Jun 24, 1942.
Pilot killed
24991 (ET315) retained in USA. Crashed 5.5 mi WNW of Tuskegee, AL Apr 10, 1943. Pilot killed
24993 (ET317) retained in USA. Collided in midair with 41-36174 Dec 23, 1942 near Orlando, FL
24994 (ET318) retained in USA. Crashlanded (50th PG) near Orlando, FL Mar 29, 1942. SOC Jul 30, 1943
24995 (ET319) retained in USA. Wrecked NE of Key Field, MS Feb 26, 1942.
24996 (ET320) retained in USA. Wrecked at Rice AAF, CA Jul 15, 1943. To CL-26 Oct 9, 1943
24998 to RAF as Kittyhawk I ET322. DBR when bellylanded at Zuara Jul 20, 1943
24999/25185 were RAF ET323/ET509 but were all diverted elsewhere, not delivered to RAF.
25000 (ET324) retained in USA. Nosed over on landing Feb 21, 1942 at Key Field, MS. SOC Mar 24, 1944.
25001 (ET325) retained in USA. Wrecked at Leesburg AAB May 5, 1942. SOC Jun 5, 1943
25004 (ET328) retained in USA. Landing gear collapsed at Key Field. To CL-26 Apr 6, 1943
25005 (ET329) retained in USA. Crashed at Key Field Mar 19, 1942 at Key Field. Pilot killed
25006 (ET330) retained in USA. Crashed into James River, VA near Williamburg, VA Mar 30, 1942
due to midair fire.
25008 (ET332) retained in USA. Used for tests at Wright Field. To CL-26 Aug 27, 1945
25010 (ET334) retained in USA. Crashed during emergency landing Jessup, GA Apr 22, 1942
25015 (ET339) retained in USA. SOC Jul 30, 1944
25016 (ET340) retained in USA. Crashed Orlando, FL Nov 23, 1942.
25019 (ET343) retained in USA. Crash landed on beach 1 M NE of Portem, RI Jun 11, 1942. Pilot
swerved off pbeach to miss kids on the beach and crashed into sea and pilot was killed.
25029 (ET344) retained in USA. Crashed Westover, MA Dec 7, 1942
25021 (ET345) retained in USA. to CL-26 Aug 1, 1944
25022 (ET346) retained in USA. Wrecked at Meridian, MS Feb 13, 1942. To CL-26 May 28, 1942
25024 (ET348) retained in USA. Wrecked 10 mi SW of Venore, TN Jun 5, 1942. To CL-26 Aug 13, 1942
25025 (ET349) retained in USA. To CL-26 Aug 13, 1943.
25026 (ET350) retained in USA. To CL-26 Mar 20, 1943
25027 (ET351) retained in USA. To CL-26 Mar 20, 1943.
25028 (ET352) retained in USA. Crashed E of Norfolk, VA due to inflight fire Mar 22 1942.
25033 (CW 818, c/n 19544, ET357) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25034 (CW 819, c/n 19545, ET358) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25035 (CW 820, c/n 19546, ET359) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25036 (CW 821, c/n 19547, ET360) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25039 (ET363) retained in USA. Crashlanded on strip Dec 12, 1942 at Hillgrove AAB, RI. Later
crashed 40 mi NE of Luke AAB Sep 16, 1943. Pilot killed.
25043 (CW 828, c/n 19554, ET367) to USSR Feb 5, 1942
25045 (CW 830, c/n 19556, ET369) to USSR Feb 5, 1942
25046 (CW 831, c/n 19557, ET370) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25050 (CW 836, c/n 19562, ET375) w/o in taxiing accident Malir, India Dec 14,1944
25055 (CW 840, c/n 19566, ET379) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25056 (CW 841, c/n 19567, ET380) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25057 (CW 842, c/n 19568, ET381) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25059 (CW 844, c/n 19570, ET383) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25061 to RAAF as A29-117 Jun 1942. Crashed near Mildura, VIC, Australia
Jul 16, 1943, killing the pilot.
25068 (CW 853, c/n 19579, ET392) to USSR Apr 6, 1942
25071 (CW 856, c/n 19582, ET395) to USSR Apr 6, 1942
25075 (CW 860, c/n 19586, ET399) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25083 (ET407) retained in USA. Wrecked Feb 17, 1943 San Barnadeen AD. SOC Mar 6, 1945
25085 (ET409) retained in USA. crashed on landing at Stewart Field, NY Aug 19, 1942.
25094 (ET418) retained in USA. Crashed during forced landing at Moore Field, TX
25099 (ET423) reposessed by USAAF Sep 30, 1942. Damaged in landing in Papua New Guinea
Sep 13, 1942.
25100 (ET424) taken over by 15 Sqdn of RNZAF but wrecked prior
to the allocation of NZ serial numbers. Destroyed in
midair collision with SBD-3 BuNo 06589 of VB-11 Mar 25, 1943 over
Nandi Bay, Fiji. All 3 crew killed.
25101 (ET425) to New Zealand as NZ3012.
25102 (ET426) to New Zealand as NZ3101.
25103 (ET427) taken over by 15 Sqdn of RNZAF but wrecked prior
to the allocation of NZ serial numbers. Spun in
after high-speed stall at low altitude Nov 7, 1942.
Pilot killed.
25104 (ET428) repossessed by USAAF in Australia. Crashed on training flight May 27, 1942.
25106 (ET430) to New Zealand as NZ3096.
25107 (ET431) retained in USA. Wrecked at Grenier Field Oct 31, 1942. To CL-26 Jun 27, 1943.
25108 (ET432) to New Zealand as NZ3091. Taken over from
USAAF unit in Tonga Oct 1942.
25109 (c/n 19128) was to have gone to RAF as ET433, but diverted
to USAAF and served with 68th PS at Tonga. Transferred to New
Zealand as NZ3094. At end of war sent to scrapyard but sold
Feb 2, 1948. Remains unconverted until 1996 when
after several changes of ownership, went under
restoration with Col Pay in Australia. Registration VH-KTH reserved but not
taken up. Registered as VH-KTY Apr 30, 2004. Made first flight
Dec 6, 2004 but as VH-KTH.
25110 to RAAF as A29-82 Apr 1942. Crashed at Mildura, VIC, Australia Jan 1943.
25111 to RAAF as A29-83 Apr 1942. Crashed at Bundaberg, QLD 7/1943.
25112 to RAAF as A29-84 Apr 1942. lost to enemy action 8/11/1942.
25114 (ET438) to RAAF as A29-104. Crashed into jungle on training flight from Tongatabu
Jun 27, 1942.
25115 to RAAF as A29-86 Apr 1942. Collided with A29-26 at Bangstown NSW
12/1943.
25116 (ET440) retained in USA. Wrecked near Elizabeth City Apr 12, 1942 in midair
with 41-25118
25117 (ET441) to New Zealand as NZ3092.
25118 (ET442) retained in USA. Wrecked near Elizabeth City Apr 12, 1942 in midair
with 41-25116.
25119 (ET443) to RAAF as A29-87 Apr 1942. Returned to USAAF Apr 1942.
25120 (ET444) to New Zealand as NZ3107.
25121 to RAAF as A29-88 Apr 1942. Damaged at Turnbull strip 6/1943 and
converted to components. Alos listed as being A29-101.
25122 to RAAF as A29-85 Apr 1942. Crashed 2/1945 Mildura VIC.
25123 (ET447) to RAAF as A29-90. Crashed near Lake Victoria Jan 4, 1942 while
on strafing stortie. Pilot killed
25125 (ET449) to New Zealand as NZ3097.
25126 (ET450) to New Zealand as NZ3106.
25127 (ET451) intended for Australia but crashed on delivery Feb 26, 1942 on lfight
from Bohling AAF.
25128 (ET452) to New Zealand as NZ3098.
25130 (ET454) to New Zealand as NZ3271. Taken
over from USAAF unit in Tonga Oct 1942.
25131 (ET455) to New Zealand as NZ3103.
25132 (ET456) to New Zealand as NZ3099
25133 (ET457) to New Zealand as NZ3093.
25134 (ET458) 347th FG lost May 17, 1942, Solomons. Pilot bailed out while on training flight.
Also have an MACR (724) having this as being lost with 347th FG Jul 1, 1942.
25135 (ET459) to New Zealand as NZ3100.
25136 (ET460) to New Zealand as NZ3105.
25137 (ET461) taken over by 15 Sqdn of RNZAF but wrecked prior
to the allocation of NZ serial numbers. Pilot bailed out
May 8, 1943 after being nearly overcome by gasoline fumes
over Espiritu Santo. Pilot rescued.
25138 (ET462) retained in USA. Wrecked Mar 7, 1942 near Delmere Bay, NJ
25139 (ET463) to New Zealand as NZ3095.
25140 (ET464) retained in USA. Condemned at Foster Field Oct 3, 1943
25142 (ET466) to RAAF as A29-102 May 1942. Damaged in midair collision with A19-82 Jun 22, 1942.
Repaired. Aircraft caught fire during line astern attack Jul 25, 1944 and pilot
bailed out. Aircraft crashed 20 mi SW of Mildura Aerodrome.
25143 (ET467) to RAAF as A29-110 Apr 1942.
25144 (ET468) to RAAF as A29-104 May 1942.
25145 (ET469) to RAAF as A29-105 May 1942. SOC Jul 1949.
25146 (ET470) to New Zealand as NZ3104.
25147 (ET471) to New Zealand as NZ3001.
25148 (ET472) to New Zealand as NZ3002.
25149 (ET473) missing in CBI Theatre Dec 5, 1944. MACR 10396
25152 (ET476) to New Zealand as NZ3003.
25153 (ET477) to New Zealand as NZ3004.
25154 (ET478) to New Zealand as NZ3005
25155 (ET479) to New Zealand as NZ3006
25156 (ET480) to New Zealand as NZ3007.
25157 (ET481) to New Zealand as NZ3008.
25158 (c/n 19669, ET482) to New Zealand as NZ3009. Flying as ZK-RMH. Formerly resided at Museum of
Transportation and Technology and was exchanged for P-40E NZ3039, which was restored
to static display. Registered Mar 10, 2003 to Classic Aviation Ltd of Duxford, England
as G-CCBE. Registration ZK-RMH was reserved Jun 18, 2003 with the owner shown as the Old
Flying Machine Co of Duxford, England
25159 (ET483) to New Zealand as NZ3010.
25161 (ET485) retained in USA. Wrecked at Metropolitan, MA Jun 16, 1942. To CL-26 Aug 16, 1942.
25163 (ET487, c/n 19674) was to have been transfered to RAAF as A29-94 but returned to USAAF
two days later. In landing accident prior to transfer
at 17Mile Aerodrome, PNG. A29-94 serial later allocated to 41-25176.
25164 (CW-949, c/n 19675, ET488) to RAAF as A29-92 in late Apr 1942. Returned to USAAF after
only 4 days. Later to RAF as ET488. Shot down by enemy fighters over New Guinea Dec 26, 1942.
25165 (c/n 19676) to 49th PG. WFU Dec 29, 1943.
25166 (c/n 19677) to RAAF as A29-92 May 13, 1942. Lost to enemy action 9/1/1942.
25167 (ET491, c/n 19678) to RAAF as A29-98 late Apr 1942. Returned to USAAF after only 4 days. Serial A29-98
reallocated to 41-35973. The plane was shipped back to USA and was WFU Jun 9, 1944
25168 (c/n 19679) to RAAF as A29-93 May 13, 1942. Lost to enemy action 8/12/1942
25169 (c/n 19680) to 49th PG. Shipped back to USA and WFU.
25170 (c/n 19681) to RAF as ET494. Diverted to USAAF 49th PG, 9th PS.
W/o Jul 15, 1943.
25171 (CW 956, c/n 19682, ET495) to USSR Feb 27, 1942
25173 (CW 958, c/n 19684, ET497) to USSR Feb 27, 1942
25174 (ET498, c/n 19685) to RAAF as A29-97 in late Apr 1942. Returned to USAAF after only 4 days.
w/o Oct 24, 1943. 41-35970 (ET616) later became A29-97.
25175 (c/n 19686) to 49th PG. W/o Aug 17, 1943 at Gonotu Point
25176 (c/n 19687) to RAAF as A29-94. Forced landing at Taren Point, NSW 2/1944.
25177 (c/n 19688) to RAAF as A29-99 May 1942. Returned to USAAF after only 4 days. Serial A29-99
reallocated to 41-35974. 19688 transferred again to RAAF as A29-95 May 1942 and
W/o Nov 8, 1942 at Milne Bay
25178 (c/n 19689, ET502) diverted to USAAF, 49th PG, 8th PS. Wrecked Nov 8, 1942 Kokoda Area due to engine failure.
25179 to RAF as ET503. Diverted to USAAF 49th PG, 9th PS.
Shipped back to USA and WFU
25180 (c/n 19691, to RAAF as A29-93 in late Apr 1942. Returned to USAAF after only 4 days.
WFU Aug 18, 1944
25181 (c/n 19692, ET505) to RAAF as A29-96 in late Apr 1942. Returned to USAAF after only 4 days.
With (49th FG, 8th FS) shot down over Gun Point, NT Jun 13, 1942. A29-96 later allocated
to 41-35966. Location of crash discovered May 22, 1944 by RAAF. Pilot had bailed out.
25184 (c/n 19695) to RAAF as A29-100 Apr 26, 1942 but returned to USAAF
2 days later.
25185 (c/n 19696, ET509) to RAAF as A29-95 in late Apr 1942. Returned to USAAF after only 4 days. Serial A29-95
later allocated to 41-25177. Wrecked Jul 22, 1942 1 mi NE of Livingston Strip, NT.
25186 to RAF as ET510
25187 to RAF as Kittyhawk I ET511
25188 to RAF as Kittyhawk I ET512
25189 to RAF as Kittyhawk I ET513. SOC Oct 27, 1944
25190 to RAF as Kittyhawk I ET514. SOC Feb 1, 1944
25191 to RAF as Kittyhawk I ET515. SOC Sep 28, 1944
25192 to RAF as Kittyhawk I ET516. Crashed and destroyed by fire
when engine cut on takeoff from Sorman West Jun 2, 1942
25193 (ET517) not delivered to RAF
25194 (CW 979, c/n 19705, ET518) to USSR Apr 4, 1942
25195 to RAF as Kittyhawk I ET519. SOC Feb 1, 1944.
Boeing B-17E Fortress
c/n 2204/2480
2393 wrecked at Newfoundland APT Jan 9, 1942 in collision with snowbank
2394 to RFC at Albuquerque Jun 25, 1945
2395 condemned Jan 19, 1942 and surveyed Oct 12, 1942
2396 condemned Jul 15, 1944
2397 condemned Oct 31, 1944
2398 to RFC at Altus Oct 9, 1945
2399 to RFC at Stillwater Sep 19, 1945
2400 to reclamation at Burbank, CA Mar 20, 1946
2401 converted to XB-38-VE with Allison V-1710 liquid-cooled engines.
Wrecked Jun 16, 1942 near Tipton, CA after engine fire
2402 lost during search and attack mission 40 mi S of Kauai Island, Hawaii Dec 27, 1941
2403 condemned Jul 15, 1944
2404 condemned Jun 15, 1944
2405 to RFC at Kingman Oct 9, 1945
2406 condemned Oct 31, 1944
2407 to storage at Davis Monthan Aug 1, 1946
2408 was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941.
Used to evacuate MacArthur from Philippines Mar 25, 1942.
2411 *Old Miss 11* Evacuated Java Feb 28, 1942 to Ceylon and did end up in
India Mar 1942 with 7thBG. May have been Fort lost on Adaman Islands Apr 1942
2412 (7th BG) damaged on ground at Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942 and may have been abandoned.
2413 was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor Dec 7, 1941.
2414 destroyed on ground by fire at Salt Lake City Field Nov 12, 1941
2416 (7th BG, 88th RS) was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor Dec 7, 1941.
*San Antonio Rose * staged through Batchelor Field to Del Monte Philippines on bombing
sortie against Japanese landings at Legaspi Mar 1942. WFU Jan 31, 1944.
2417 scrapped 1944
2418 (19th BG) destroyed on ground at Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942
2419 crash landed in field on Sumatra Jan 23, 1942.
2420 shot down Sep 24, 1942 after raid to Shortlands. Ditched in 30 m of water. Complete minus tail
section. Crew executed by Japanese. Aircraft remains were still extant in 1997
2421 converted to components Oct 31, 1944.
2422 (6th BG, 3rd BS) crashed at David Field, Panama Jul 14, 1943
2423 crashlanded and burned at McDill AFB, FL Jan 5, 1942 with 7th BG
2427 arrived via Africa from USA Jan 28, 1942 with 7thBG. Transferred to 19thBG on Java.
Destroyed on ground at Malang, Java Feb 3, 1942.
2429 (7th BG, 88th RS) arrived over Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941.
Used to evacuate MacArthur's staff from Del Monte, Philippines Mar 25, 1942
Shot down Rabaul, New Britain Aug 7, 1942. Harlpease received Medal of Honor for action.
2430 (7th BG, 88th RS) was one of six planes that flew into Pearl Harbor Dec 7, 1941.
Ferried to Australia and nicknamed "Naughty But Nice".
Shot down by J1N1-S Jun 25, 1943, Vunakanau, SW Pacific with 65th BS, 43rd BG
while on night mission to Rabaul. MACR 14590. One crew POW, rest KIA.
The crewmember who was POW survived the war. The wreck was discovered
in 1982.
2432 (7th BG, 88th RS, "The Last Straw") was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941
2433 (7th BG, 88th RS) was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941
2434 (7th BG, 88th RS) was one of the planes that arrived over Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941.
Crashed into sea near Cairns, North Queensland Aug 16, 1942.
2435 (30th BS 19th BG) shot down Aug 2, 1942 near SW of Musa Point PNG
2438 to RCAF as Fortress II 9206. Sold to Argentina as LV-RTO. Scrapped in 1964.
2440 (42nd BS) ditched off Duma Point Sept 24, 1942 due to fuel exhaustion. Crew captured and
executed. Wreck is still located there 60 feet underwater in failrly good condition.
2442 (11th BG, 42nd BS) crashed into Mount Keahiakahoe, Oahu, Hawaii during
combat patrol Apr 5, 1942 in night and in rain.
2446 abandoned in Papua New Guinea when crash-landed Feb 23, 1942 in swamp while
returning from a raid on Rabaul. Crew walked away from the crash site
and were eventually returned to Port Moresby and were returned to
combat. Plane remains half-submerged in a swamp. David Tallichet, the
founder of MARC, has reportedly secured permission to recover this plane. He was
denied permission by the PNG government to exercise salvage rights and sold the
salvage rights to Alfred Hagan. Hagan and Robert Geinert in 2006 had wengs and engines
removed and airlifted the fuselage to Lae, PNG. Aircraft was impounded by the PNG
government and is currently sitting on the wharf at Lae.
2447 picked up Gen. MacArthur and family in Philippines Mar 25, 1942. Destroyed on ground
Del Monte, PI late March 1942.
2448 destroyed by strafing Broome, W. Aust after Java evacuation Mar 3, 1942.
2449 scrapped 1944
2450 (7th BG) wrecked and demolished in Guatemala Jan 8, 1942 while reinforcing FEAF
2451 (7th BG) crashlanded at Rio Mato, Guatemala when landing gear did not extend Dec 27, 1941.
Was on resupply mission to FEAF.
2452 survived Java Campaign, was in RAAF Pearce Mar 2, 1942, ex Broom Mar 2, 1942
Lost Aug 9, 1942 near Malapla Island SW Pac.
2453 wrecked while taxying Pyota, TX Mar 19, 1942. Must have been repaired
as this plane was seen being repaired after a bombing raid on
Rabaul Dec 24, 1942.
2454 (19th BG) destroyed on ground Mar 3, 1942, Broome, W. Australia following Java evacuation.
2455 arrived from USA via Africa Jan 26, 1942 at Sourabaya. Transferred to 19th BG on Java.
Destroyed on ground Java Feb 1942
2456 shot down near Surabaya Feb 3, 1942.
2457 *Per Diem* Survivied Java , went on to serve 435 BS May 42 out of
Townsville
2458 (*Yankee Diddler*) damaged by air action and crash landed Pasiran Feb 8, 1942
2459 destroyed on ground at Kendari, Java Jan 16, 1942.
2460 arrive ex-Africa Route Jan 15, 1942. ON Jan 25, 1942 transferred to 19th BG on Java.
Landed at Bandjermasin, Java. Badly damaged and shot up. Other sources have it arriving
in Australia on 15 January 1942 via Africa. 19thBg records state per first.
Repaired evacuated to Australia for repairs. Had collision on ground at Horn Island
Jul 27, 1942 with B-17E 41-2640. 41-2460 was repaired and flown to Mareeba, but survey
had it reduced to spares.
2461 (7th BG, 11th BS, *El Toro*) destroyed by strafing at Port Moresby Apr 25, 1942.
2462 (*Tojo's Jinx*) scrapped in New Guinea in 1945.
2464 lost Jul 8, 1944 between Nazab PNG and Biak, Dutch New Guinea. 5 crew and 13
passengers lost. Report that it returned to USA after 11th BG use in 1943 and was
scrapped in 1946 seems to be in error.
2466 destroyed on ground at Malang, Java Feb 3, 1942.
2468 arrived African Route Jan 19, 1942. Transferred to 19thBG on Java. Following
raid, Jan 25,1942, made wheelsup landing on mudflats 15miles N.E. of Bangkalan, Java.
Abandoned. May have been captured by Japanese forces and stripped for parts.
2469 damaged and crash landes Arendis Is (Borneo) Feb 3, 1942. Crew picked up by PBY
2470 arrived via Africa route Jan 31, 1942 to Malang. Strafed and burned Singoasri, Java
Feb 3, 1942.
2471 (7th BG) crashlanded Feb 8, 1942, Djokjakarta, Java and abandoned. May have been rebuilt
by the Japanese.
2472 scrapped Oct 1944
2474 damaged in landing accident at Bari-Palese, Italy Jan 7, 1944.
2475 (7th BG) crashed at McDill Field, FL Apr 20, 1942
2476 shot down off Java Jan 29, 1942. All crew KIA.
2478 crashed somewhere in Africa while on supply mission to FEAF
2479 (7th BG) crashed into Atlantic Ocean between S. America and Africa Feb 20, 1942 while
on supply mission to FEAF
2480 (19th BG) destroyed on ground at Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942
2481 (43rd BG, 63rd BS, *Old Topper*) crashed on takeoff at Jackson Field,
Port Moresby Aug 28, 1943. W/o Oct 30, 1943.
2483 (19th BG, 7th BS) fell into spin and crashed Jan 16, 1942, Java
2484 (7th BG) crashlanded Feb 8, 1942, Malang and abandoned
2486 was at RAAF Pearce WA Mar 1, 1942 ex Broome WA Mar 1, 1942 ex-Java. Java survivor
2488 (19th BG) destroyed on ground at Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942
2489 (*Suzy Q*) to 93rd BS, 19th BG Java Feb 7, 1942. Returned to USA Oct 23, 1942.
Reduced to spares Jul 15, 1946.
2490 (7th BG) crashed in field north of Pendleton Field Jan 17, 1942
2492 blew up in formation Feb 8, 1942, Java
2493 destroyed by bombing, Bandoeng, Java Feb 19, 1942.
2497 (43rd BG, *Tojo's Nightmare*) crashed on approach to Horn Island Jan 24, 1943.
2498 (19th BG) damaged on ground at Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942
2500 (19th BG) damaged on ground at Bandoeng, Java Feb 20, 1942.
2501 (7th BG) crashlanded in Java on delivery Feb 19, 1942
2502 (7th BG) wrecked at McDill field while taxying Feb 3, 1942.
2503 shot down by fighters in Buitenzong area, Java, Feb 19, 1942.
2504 used in Panama and returned to USA in 1943.
2505 crashed into Mt Obree in New Guinea. Wreck discovered in 1986.
2506 used in Panama and returned to USA in 1943.
2507 force landed in sea off Del Monte Mar 23, 1942.
2508 destroyed by strafing Broome, W. Aust after Java evacuation Mar 3, 1942.
Also listed on USAAF records as crashing at Maxwell AAF Mar 13, 1942.
2509 wrecked at Hendricks Field, FL May 16, 1942 in landing accident
2510 wrecked at Hendricks Field, FL Apr 18, 1942 in landing accident
2511 wrecked at Hendricks Field, FL May 15, 1942 after structural failure
2513 to RAF as FK184. SOC Jul 26, 1945.
2514 to RAF as FK185. SOC Jul 10, 1945.
2515 to RAF as FK186. SOC Jun 13, 1945.
2516 to RAF as FK187. SOC Jul 4, 1945.
2517 to RAF as FK188. SOC after inflight engine failure Apr 18, 1945.
2518 to RAF as FK189. Damaged beyond repair when engine caught fire
after takeoff from Lagens Jul 26, 1944.
2519 to RAF as FK190. SOC Jun 13, 1945.
2520 returned to USA, salvaged Jul 18, 1945.
2521 salvaged in Hawaii Aug 10, 1944
2522 to RAF as FK191. Overshot landing at Gosport, England Dec 28, 1944, SOC.
2523 salvaged in Hawaii Aug 10, 1944.
2524 was at Midway before the battle. Returned to USA and salvaged May 22, 1945.
2525 (5th BG) lost Jun 10, 1943. MACR 799
2526 to RAF as FK193. SOC Jun 12, 1945.
2527 salvaged in Hawaii Aug 10, 1944
2528 wrecked at Columbus, OH May 23, 1943, drag link failure
2529 lost on ferry flight to Australia May 5, 1942
2530 wrecked at Hendricks Field, FL Jul 30, 1943 due to landing gear failure.
2536 lost Nov 22, 1942, 60 miles off coast of Lae, PNG whilst attacking Japanese
destroyers. Burst into flames and crashed into sea
2540 caught fire and belly-landed in pasture near Clearview Airport, TX Apr 29, 1943. None of the
22 people on board were seriously injured. Plane was on a war bond tour, although
it was not a combat veteran. Airframe was transported to Love Field, broken down
for spares and SOC May 8, 1943.
2546 (339th BS/96th BG) crew bailed out near Randolph, UT Nov 29, 1942 due to engine problems.
2556 (330th BG) crashed on takeoff at Alamogordo, NM Aug 10, 1942
2569 (40th BG, 395th BS) damaged in landing accident at
Rio Hato, Panama Apr 10, 1943
2578 (326th BS, 92nd BG, *Butcher Shop*, renamed *Big Tin Bird* when
flying as service aircrft for 20th FG CO. Reformed Aug 6, 1945.
Led the first B-17 raid in the European Theatre Aug 17, 1942.
2581 to RCAF as 9207. Crashed at Prestwick Apr 2, 1944
2586 collided with 41-9094 and crashed into a mountain in the Aleutians Jan 21, 1943
2593 converted to XC-108, special transport for General MacArthur. Carried the name *Bataan*.
2595 converted to XC-108A, experimental cargo transport. Sold for scrap Dec 26, 1945 but
remained substantially intact. Purchased by Mike Kellner 1985. This airframe is in storage in
pieces at Galt, Illinois awaiting restoration.
2604 (306th BG) crashed 10 mi SSE of Wendover Field, UT Jul 8, 1942.
All aboard killed.
2608 to RAF as FK195. Soc Apr 27, 1944.
2611 was at Midway Island before the battle
2614 to RAF as FK199. SOc Jun 14, 1945.
2615 to RAF as FK192. SOC Sep 18, 1945.
2618 to RAF as FK201. Undercarriage collapsed on landing at Aldergrove,
Northern Ireland Jun 22, 1945. SOC.
2619 to RAF as FK200. SOC Apr 25, 1945.
2620 to RAF as FK194. SOC Jul 28, 1945.
2621 "Daylight Limited" 28th BS crashlanded at Mareeba, North Queensland Aug 26, 1942.
2622 to RAF as FK198. Struck on ground by another Fortress Apr 9, 1944. SOC.
2623 to RAF as FK196. SOC Oct 30, 1945.
2625 to RAF as FL197. SOC Oct 30, 1945.
2627 scrapped Oct 1944
2631 crash landing Charters Towers, North Queensland, Australia May 7, 1942.
2632 was at Midway Island before the battle.
2633 damaged in storm Apr 1945. Flown to Brisbane for scrapping May 1945.
2635 (19th BG) lost on ops to Buil-Baisi, PNG Nov 1, 1942.
2636 crashed into sea near Horn Island, North Queensland, Australia Jul 13, 1942.
2638 returned to USA 1943. Salvaged in 1946?
2643 crashed Aug 9, 1942 Rohndales Plantation, Mokurapau New Britain
2645 assigned to 19th BG. Condemned Jun 12, 1942.
2648 to Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, England
Feb 15, 1943 for unspecified trials. Returned to USAAF
Mar 9, 1943.
2650 (19th BG) crew bailed out Sep 18, 1942 near Mappoon Mission, Cape York. 1 MIA.
2652 crashed Mt. Fox W of Palumba, North Queensland May 7, 1942.
2653 (43rd BG, 64th BS) damaged in takeoff accident at Jackson
Field, Port Moresby Jun 1, 1943
2655 ditched Horn Island North Queensland Jul 13, 1942.
2656 'Chief of Seattle' MIA Buna, PNG Aug 14, 1942.
2659 (19th BS, 195h BG, *Frank Buck*) scrapped at Mareeba Queensland Jul 27, 1943.
2660 shot down near Rabaul, New Britain Aug 9, 1942.
2661 (5th BG, 31st BS) crashlanded on island of Lanai T.H. Jun 5, 1942 while
returning from Midway. Repaired and later assigned to 11th BG.
2662 damaged during mission to Ragbaul and landed at Batumata Point, later
salvaged and transferred to 54th Troop Carrier Wing as armed transport.
2664 (43rd BG, 64th BS) w/o in takeoff accident at Jackson Field,
Port Moresby Jun 14, 1943
2666 (43rd BG, 65th BS, *Lucy*) flown on mission which earned Jay Zeamer and
Joseph Sarnoski the Medal of Honor Jun 16, 1943, Bougainville.
2667 crashed at Whenuapi, New Zealand during takeoff May 1942.
41-9011 ... 41-9245
Boeing B-17E Fortress
c/n 2483/2717
9011 (64th BS, 3rd BG) shot down by J1N1-S night fighter over St Georges
Channel, New Britain May 21, 1943. Crew KIA.
9014 (19th BG) destroyed on ground at Batchelor Field, N.T. Australia Aug 12, 1942.
9016 (68th BG) lost Dec 5, 1943 in Peni mountain near Mediterranean Sea at
NE of Spain between Roses Bay and Breus Cape due to weather and probable
navigation error. All 12 onboard killed. MACR 1414 lists the serial number
as 41-9106
9017 (385th BG, 549th BS) damaged in ground accident at Great
Ashfield, England Sep 3, 1943
9018 (92nd BG, 327th BS) lost Oct 9, 1943. MACR 15218
9019 (414th BS, 97th BG, transferred to 327th BS, 92nd BG) scrapped Aug 21, 1945.
9020 on Apr 18, 1943 became target tug ship for 303rd BG as "Phyllis"
aka "Tugboat Annie". Crash landed at Molesworth, England Jul 23, 1944
9023 (414th BS, 97th BG, *Yankee Doodle*) scrapped Jul 26, 1945. This
plane carried General Ira Eaker on 8th AF's first operational
mission, a raid on Rouen Aug 17, 1942
9025 (457th BG) salvaged Jun 2, 1945.
9026 (92nd BG, 327th BS) lost Sep 6, 1942. MACR 16489
9032 *My Gal Sal* crash-landed in Greenland June 27, 1942 on way to
England. Crew rescued, but aircraft abandoned.
Recovered from icecap in August 1995 and sent to Tillamook
Air Museum, Oregon for restoration. Purchased by Bob Ready
of Ultimate Sacrifice Memorial, Cincinnatti, OH for ultimate display.
9034 (97th BG, *Peggy D*) shot down Oct 21, 1942, Lorient, France
9036 (40th BG, 44th BS) w/o near Fraijanes, Guatemala Sep 28, 1942
9045 (*Stinky*) forced to crash-land at the Nursery Field at Mellows Agricultural College,
Athenry, Ireland Jan 15, 1943. Plane was dismantled and returned to USAAF at Langford
Lodge AB in Northern Ireland. The forced landing in neutral Ireland (due to
navigational errors) could have been very embarrassing as the aircraft was
carrying Lt Gen Jacob Devers and his staff who were on a fact-finding tour of the ETO!
The Irish authorities should, by international law, have interned them;
instead, they were treated to an impromptu banquet and transported to the
border with Northern Ireland!
9051 (482nd BG, 813rd BS) crashed into SW side of Skiddaw Mountain
in England Sep 14, 1943 on navigational training mission. All 10
aboard killed.
9064 forcelanded at Goose Bay, Labrador May 5, 1943
9071 (422nd BS) shot down over Rendova Island 9/6/1942 after running fight with Japanese flying
boat. All on board killed.
9084 (36th BS) missing after attacking Japanese warship Jun 4, 1942
9085 was first USAAF B-17 to arrive in UK (July 1, 1942).
9087 found intact in British Columbia, Canada. Based at Del Boise 303 BG Apr 10, 1942;
Alamogordo Jun 18, 1942; Westover Jul 2, 1942; Wendover Jul 27, 1942; Walla Walla Aug 18, 1942; Boise Sep 5, 1942
W/O Jan 4, 1943.
9090 (c/n 2562) ditched in fjord off Narssarssuaq, Greenland Jun 27, 1942. Now in 1500 feet of water, possibly will be recovered.
It was assigned the civil registry of N3142U in the hopes that
it would be recovered. There was an attempted recovery Jul 1999
but not located. As of Jan 2006 registration was being cancelled.
9094 collided in midair with 41-2586 and crashed into a mountain in the Aleutians Jan 21, 1943
9095 (92nd BG) shot down by Fw 190s near Flasselles Sep 6, 1942
during mission to Rouen.
9098 (97th BG) crashed on Craig Berwyn, Cadair Berwyn, Wales Aug 11, 1942 while
on flight from Polebrook to Burtonwood. All 11 onboard killed.
9100 to RFC in UK in 1945.
9101 abandoned in Greenland.
9105 abandoned in Greenland.
9106 crashlanded at Genger, Newfoundland Apr 4, 1944
9118 (5th BG) lost 10/4/1942, Solomons. MACR 801
9126 (36th BS) lost Aug 28, 1942
9128 (5th BG) shot down by enemy night fighter during raid on
Kahili airfield, Bougainville Jul 27, 1943. MACR 182
All crew lost.
9135 to RAF as FK205. SOC Mar 11, 1947
9136 to RAF as FK204. Abandoned by crew after fuel exhaustion near
Acklington, UK Aug 11, 1942.
9138 to RAF as FK202. Crashed into sea SW of Terceira Oct 25, 1943.
9142 to RCAF as 9205. SOC with RCAF Dec 27, 1946. To Argentinia as
LV-RTP. Scrapped in 1964.
9153 (5th BG) lost Jul 19, 1943, Solomons. MACR 87
9161 (330th BG, 459th BS) crashed on training mission 6 mi SE of
Magdalena, NM Oct 15, 1942. All aboard killed.
9194 crashed into hill at Port Moresby Dec 2, 1942.
9195 to RAF as FK203. SOC Dec 22, 1945.
9196 (19th BG) shot down over Rabaul Oct 5, 1942.
9197 to RAF as FL458. SOC Jun 14, 1945.
9198 to RAF as FK208. Crashed in sea while landing at Gibraltar Nov 29, 1943.
Freeman has it crashing at Ballykelly, Northern Ireland Aug 1942.
9199 to RAF as FK211. SOC Jul 31, 1947.
9200 to RAF as FK210. SOC Mar 11, 1943. Freeman has it ditching off
Azores Dec 21, 1943.
9201 to RAF as FL460. Soc Jun 13, 1945. Freeman has it crashing at
Nutts Corner, Northern Ireland Aug 1942.
9202 to RAF as FK206. Crashed into sea after takeoff from Lagens Dec 4, 1943.
Freem says it crashed at Gibraltar Nov 30, 1943.
9203 to RAF as FK209. Missing on patrol Mar 23, 1943
9204 to RAF as FK207. Dove into ground near Nutts Corner, Northern
Ireland Aug 10, 1942. Freeman says it was SOC Mar 11, 1945.
9205 at Del Cheyenne May 24, 1942; assigned 11th AF Kodiak
Jun 2, 1942; ditched Lake Bennett, Carcross, Yukon
Territory, pilot was Irwin K. McWilliams, Oct 16, 1943
9207 crashed on top of Hong Kong Mountain Apr 12, 1943. Four crew survived, but were
executed by Japanese.
9209 (64th BS, *Blues In The Night*) crashed on takeoff at
7-Mile Airfield, Port Moresby, New Guinea Apr 12, 1943.
9210 sold on civilian market as N5842N.
Sold to Canadian firm as CF-ICB. Back to
US as N9720F. Sold to Bolivian airline Lloyd
Aero Boliviano as CP-753. Crashed at La Paz,
Bolivia 1976. Sat derelict at La Paz airfield
Until 1990 when recovered by Don Whittington
Of World Jet of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Returned
to USA as N8WJ. Flown in September 1998 to Moses
Lake, WA and transferred to the Flying Heritage
Museum of Bellevue, WA. Re-registered as N12355
in August 1999. Currently under restoration.
9214 (11th BG) ditched Mar 20, 1943 near Russell Island SWPAC
9216 (11th BG, 43rd BS) ditched Mar 20, 1943, Russell Is SWPA
9217 crashlanded at Noumea-Tontouta, French New Caledonia
Oct 27, 1943.
9218 (26th BS) lost Aug 4, 1942 in raid on Guadalcanal.
All crew killed.
9224 (11th BG, 98th BS) MIA Aug 7, 1942 off New Caledonia.
Crew of 9 MIA. MACR 16436 (issued 1948)
9225 to RAF as FL455. Flew into ground in cloud near Wick, Scotland Feb 1, 1945.
9228 to RAF as FL453. Missing on patrol Dec 14, 1942.
9229 to RAF as FL457. SOC Mar 11, 1947.
9230 to RAF as FL456. SOC Jan 25, 1946.
9231 to RAF as FL451. Overshot landing at Aldergrove, Northern Ireland
Aug 29, 1941 ?? . SOC.
9232 to RAF as FK213. SOC Mar 11, 1947.
9234 (43rd BG, 65th BS) crashed near Wau, Papua New Guinea Jan 8, 1943
after being hit by AAA while bombing a convoy escort off Lae. Wreck still intact. This plane
was intended to be a Lend-Lease Fortress IIA for RAF Coastal Command and the plane has RAF serial
number of FL461 and RAF roundels painted over with USAF insignia for service in the
Pacific. The USAAF insignia have worn off by exposure to the elements over the years, exposing
the RAF insignia underneath.
9235 (19th BG) ditched off Cooktown Sep 29, 1942.
9236 to RAF as FL463. SOC Jul 31, 1947.
9237 to RAF as FK212. Missing on patrol Jun 14, 1943.
9238 to RAF as FL464. SOC Dec 22, 1945.
9239 to RAF as FL462. Hit trees during overshoot at Gosport, UK Jan 22, 1945. SOC.
9240 to RAF as FL450. SOC Sep 23, 1946.
9241 to RAF as FL459. SOC Dec 22,1 945.
9242 to RAF as FL452. SOC Mar 11, 1947.
9243 to RAF as FL449. SOC Jul 31, 1947.
9244 (43th BG, 63rd BS, *Honikuu Okole*) shot down by Japanese J1N1 night fighter
over Gazelle Peninsula May 21, 1943. MACR 2459
9245 to RAF as FL454. Stalled and crashed into sea off Benbecula, Scotland
Oct 6, 1942.
41-24776 ... 41-25195
Curtiss P-40E-1
c/n 18795/19214 (not sure these are correct).
Lend-Lease contract for RAF as Kittyhawk IA ET100/ET519. Many remained stateside,
some diversions to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, USSR.
24776/24914 were ET100/ET238, but were diverted elsewhere and not delivered to RAF.
24776 (ET100, c/n 18795) to USSR
24777 (ET101, c/n 18796) to USSR
24779 (ET103, c/n 18798) to RAF as ET107. Damaged beyond repair Feb 22, 1942 at West Maitland NSW.
24780 (ET104, c/n 18799) remained in USA and crashed Sep 26, 1942, Bedford, MA
24781 (ET105, c/n 18800) remained in USA and salvaged Apr 15, 1942 at Luke Field, AZ.
24782 (ET106, c/n 18801) remained in USA and crashed Jun 5, 1942, Quonset Point, RI.
24783 (ET107, c/n 18802) remained in USA and salvaged Apr 5, 1942.
24784 (ET108, c/n 18803) to USSR
24785 (ET109, c/n 18804) remained in USA and crashed into sea near Langley, VA Apr 6, 1942.
24786 (ET110, c/n 18805) remained in USA and crashed on takeoff at Groton airfield Mar 8, 1942.
24787 (ET111, c/n 18806) remained in USA and crashed at Greneir Field, NM after landing gear failure
24788 (ET112, c/n 18807) retained by USAAF. In midair collision with 41-24863 Apr 3, 1943 off Cape Ward
Point PNG. Both pilots killed.
24789 (ET113, c/n 18808) to RAAF as A29-153 Aug 1942. Crashed Mildura, VIC Oct 1944.
24791 (ET115, c/n 18810) remained in USA and salvaged May 14, 1942.
24793 (ET117, c/n 18812) to USSR
24794 (ET118, c/n 18813) remained in USA and converted to Class 26 after crash landing Nov 10, 1942
at Hillgrove Field, RI.
24795 (ET119, c/n 18814) to USSR
24798 (CW583, c/n 19309, ET122) to USSR
24801 (CW586, c/n 19312, ET125) to USSR
24804 (ET128) to USSR
24807 (ET131) remained in USA and converted to Class 26 at Roma Air Depot Mar 28, 1942.
24808 (ET132) to RAAF as A29-152 Aug 1942. I have as being shot down by Zeros with 49th PG,
9th PS of USAAF 11 mi S of Darwin, NT Jul 30, 1942,
24809 (9th FS, 49th FG) wrecked on landing at Livingstone strip, NT Jul 17, 1942 and w/o
24810 (ET134) to USSR
24812 (ET136) to Netherlands Indies AF Feb 1942. Destroyed Mar 8, 1942.
24813 (49th PG, 9th PS) wrecked in taxying accident Aug 3, 1942, Livingston airstrip, NT.
24815 (CW 600, c/n 19326, ET139) to USSR
24816 (49th FG, 8th FS) wrecked 29 mi S of Darwin, NT June 4, 1942 when pilot passed
out due to lack of oxygen and dove in.
24817 to RAF as ET141. Crashlanded at Tumut in NSW, Australia during
haze Feb 2, 1942. Total loss.
24818 (49th FG, 7th FS) wrecked at Batchelor strip in taxiing accident, NT Aug 20, 1942.
Condemned Sep 7, 1942.
24819 to RAF as ET143. Forced landed at Nowra, NSW Mar 1942.
24821 (49th PG, 9th PS) crashed due to fuel exhaustion Nov 17, 1942 60 mi from
Pt Hood, PNG. Pilot bailed out.
24822 (49th PG, 9th PS) salvaged at Teak, PNG Jun 16, 1943
24823 (ET147) to RAAF as A29-160 Sep 1942. Collided with A29-163 (41-5503) Onsloe, WA
24824 (ET148) to USSR
24825 (ET149) to RAAF as A29-30. Crashlanded at Turnball Jun 1943.
24829 w/o Apr 28, 1942, NT.
24833 (c/n 18833) to Netherlands Indies AF Feb 1942. Destroyed Mar 8, 1942.
24835 SOC Apr 7, 1942.
24836 (c/n 18855) to Netherlands Indies AF Feb 1942. Destroyed Mar 8, 1942.
24837 (c/n 18856) to Netherlands Indies AF Feb 1942. Destroyed Mar 8, 1942.
24838 SOC Apr 7, 1942.
24839 (c/n 18858) to Netherlands Indies AF Feb 1942. Destroyed Mar 8, 1942.
24840 in belly landing at Agra, India afer engine failure Dec 31, 1942
24841 (c/n 18860) to Netherlands Indies AF Feb 1942. Destroyed Mar 8, 1942.
24842/24859 (ET166/ET183) to USSR Dec 1941.
24861 (ET185) to RAAF as A29-158 Sep 1942.
24862 to RAAF as A29-74 Mar 1942.
24863 to RAF as ET187 but retained by USAAF (49th PG, 8th PS) in midair collision
with 41-24788 ET112 off Cape Ward Point PNG Apr 4, 1943. Both pilots killed.
24866 (49th PG) shot down by AA off Buna, PNG Nov 26, 1942. Pilot KIA.
24868 (49th FG, 7th FS) crashed 15 mi NW of Batchelor Field, NT Aug 23, 1942 due to engine
seizure. Pilot OK.
24870 to RAAF as A29-80. Crashed near Mildura, Vic 11/1943.
24872 (7th PS, 49th PG) damaged in heavy landing at Cloncurry Mar 11, 1942, repaired
24874 (49th FG, 7th FS) crashed Sep 11, 1942 during ferry flight from Cairns to
Port Moresby.
24875 (ET136) to RAAF as A29-151 Aug 1942.
24876 SUMAC/LEFT Et200 7thPS/49thPG on 49thFG Books Feb 21, 1942 w/o Aug 20, 1942
Batchelor Strip NT landing accident. Condemned Sep 7, 1942
24877/24912 to RAF as ET201/ET236 and delivered to RAF Desert Air Force
24879 (CW 664 c/n 19320, RAF ET203) to USSR Dec 31, 1941
24913 (ET237) to USSR Jan 1942
24915/24921 (ET239/ET245) to RAF Desert Air Force
24915 (ET239) SOC Feb 1, 1944
24916 (ET240) crashed after being abandoned in spin 5 mi
N of Fayid Sep 9, 1944.
24917 (ET241) SOC Mar 1, 1944
24918 (ET242) shot down by flak near Bir Hacheim May 29, 1942
24919 (ET243) RAF records say that it with 73 OTU and
collided with another Kittyhawk 10 mi SE of Abu Sueir
Sep 2, 1943. Although it survived, damage was such
that it was SOC on return to base. Another report
has it never leaving the USA and being severely
damaged and converted to Class 26. in Jun 1942.
24920 (ET244) SOC Feb 1, 1944
24921 (ET245) SOC Feb 1, 1944
24922/24997 were RAF ET246/ET321 but were all diverted elsewhere and not delivered to RAF
24922 (ET246) remained in USA and salvaged at Orlando, FL Jan 7, 1944
24923 (ET247) remained in USA and crashed on takeoff at Orlando, FL Mar 25, 1943.
24925 (ET249) remained in USA. (313th FS/50th FG) dove in during formation
flight Nov 29, 1942 near Daytona Beach, FL. Pilot killed.
24926 (ET250) retained in USA, crashed May 3, 1942 in landing due to engine failure, pilot killed.
24928 (ET252) retained in USA, crashed after midair collision Dec 19, 1942 Keistmere Field, FL.
24929 (ET253) retained in USA, crashed on takeoff N of Key Field, Meridian, MS Feb 20, 1942,
pilot killed.
24930 (ET254) retained in USA. To Class 26 Apr 12, 1943 at De Ridder Field.
24931 (ET255) retained in USA. Surveyed at De Ridder Field Mar 23, 1943
24933 (ET257) retained in USA. Collided in midair with B-17E Apr 29, 1942 over Orlando, FL.
Pilot killed
24934 (ET258) retained in USA. Crashed Feb 9, 1942, Orlando FL with 50th PG.
24935 (ET259) retained in USA and to 318th FG. Condemned Mar 2,1943
24937 (ET261) retained in USA and to 318th FG. Condemned Jul 10, 1943.
24938 (ET262) retained in USA and to 318th FG.
24939 (ET263) retained in USA. Condemned Jul 30, 1942
24940 (ET264) retained in USA. Collided with gas truck May 17, 1942, Orlando, FL. Pilot killed.
24941 (ET265) retained in USA. Condemned Jul 5, 1942
24942 (ET266) retained in USA. Wrecked at Orlando, FL Nov 29, 1942.
24943 (ET267) retained in USA. Wrecked at Orlando, FL Dec 7, 1942. Condemned Jan 31, 1943
24944 (ET268) retained in USA. Condemned May 28, 1943
24945 (ET269) retained in USA. Crashed 10 mi E of Lake Wales, FL with 50th PG. Pilot killed.
24946 (ET270) retained in USA. Crashed near Sanford, FL Apr 28, 1942.
24948 (ET272) retained in USA. Condemned Apr 15, 1944
24949 (ET273) retained in USA. Condemned Oct 10, 1943
24950 (ET274) retained in USA. Condemned Aug 7, 1943.
24951 (ET275) retained in USA. to Class 26 Sep 25, 1943
24952 (ET276) retained in USA. Condemned Sep 24, 1943
24953 (ET277) retained in USA. Crashed at Orlando, FL Nov 5, 1942. Pilot killed.
24954 (ET278) retained in USA. Wrecked at Duncan Field, FL Apr 17, 1942. Destroyed by fire
24955 (ET279) retained in USA. Wrecked at Orlando Field, FL with 50th PG Dec 10, 1942 and
relegated to Class 26.
24956 (ET280) retained in USA
24960 (ET284) retained in USA. Crashed at Meridian, MS Mar 4, 1942.
24962 (ET286) retained in USA. Crashed on landing at Hillgrove, RI Dec 1, 1942.
Repaired, off Jul 30, 1944
24966 (ET290) retained in USA. wrecked at Elizabeth City Apr 4, 1942. Pilot killed.
24967 (ET291) retained in USA. Ground-looped at Key Field, MS Mar 14, 1942.
24968 (ET292) retained in USA. Wrecked in taxi accident at Orlando, FL Nov 20, 1942
24969 crashed Apr 1942
24973 (ET297) retained in USA. Ground looped at Key Field, MS Mar 14, 1942. Repaired,
off Feb 17, 1944.
24974 (ET298) retained in USA. Wrecked at Orlando, FL Mar 25, 1942 in collision with
another aircraft. Salvaged Oct 25, 1942
24975 (ET299) retained in USA. Wrecked Dec 7, 1942 at Martha's Vineyard.
24976 (ET300) retained in USA. Involved in accidental gun blast while firing guns Dec 6, 1942
at Hillgrove AAB, RI.
24977 (ET301) retained in USA. Brakes locked during taxying and nosed over Dec 7, 1942,
Hillgrove AAB, RI
24981 (ET305) retained in USA. Wrecked at Bolling Field Apr 15, 1942.
24983 (ET307) retained in USA. wrecked in swamp near Leesburg, FL Jan 26, 1943
24985 (ET309) retained in USA. SOC at Orlando Sep 1, 1943
24986 (ET310) retained in USA. wrecked in landing accident at Tuskegee, AL Oct 9, 1942.
SOC Jan 6, 1943
24990 (ET314) retained in USA. Wrecked at Hillgrove, RI due to engine failure Jun 24, 1942.
Pilot killed
24991 (ET315) retained in USA. Crashed 5.5 mi WNW of Tuskegee, AL Apr 10, 1943. Pilot killed
24993 (ET317) retained in USA. Collided in midair with 41-36174 Dec 23, 1942 near Orlando, FL
24994 (ET318) retained in USA. Crashlanded (50th PG) near Orlando, FL Mar 29, 1942. SOC Jul 30, 1943
24995 (ET319) retained in USA. Wrecked NE of Key Field, MS Feb 26, 1942.
24996 (ET320) retained in USA. Wrecked at Rice AAF, CA Jul 15, 1943. To CL-26 Oct 9, 1943
24998 to RAF as Kittyhawk I ET322. DBR when bellylanded at Zuara Jul 20, 1943
24999/25185 were RAF ET323/ET509 but were all diverted elsewhere, not delivered to RAF.
25000 (ET324) retained in USA. Nosed over on landing Feb 21, 1942 at Key Field, MS. SOC Mar 24, 1944.
25001 (ET325) retained in USA. Wrecked at Leesburg AAB May 5, 1942. SOC Jun 5, 1943
25004 (ET328) retained in USA. Landing gear collapsed at Key Field. To CL-26 Apr 6, 1943
25005 (ET329) retained in USA. Crashed at Key Field Mar 19, 1942 at Key Field. Pilot killed
25006 (ET330) retained in USA. Crashed into James River, VA near Williamburg, VA Mar 30, 1942
due to midair fire.
25008 (ET332) retained in USA. Used for tests at Wright Field. To CL-26 Aug 27, 1945
25010 (ET334) retained in USA. Crashed during emergency landing Jessup, GA Apr 22, 1942
25015 (ET339) retained in USA. SOC Jul 30, 1944
25016 (ET340) retained in USA. Crashed Orlando, FL Nov 23, 1942.
25019 (ET343) retained in USA. Crash landed on beach 1 M NE of Portem, RI Jun 11, 1942. Pilot
swerved off pbeach to miss kids on the beach and crashed into sea and pilot was killed.
25029 (ET344) retained in USA. Crashed Westover, MA Dec 7, 1942
25021 (ET345) retained in USA. to CL-26 Aug 1, 1944
25022 (ET346) retained in USA. Wrecked at Meridian, MS Feb 13, 1942. To CL-26 May 28, 1942
25024 (ET348) retained in USA. Wrecked 10 mi SW of Venore, TN Jun 5, 1942. To CL-26 Aug 13, 1942
25025 (ET349) retained in USA. To CL-26 Aug 13, 1943.
25026 (ET350) retained in USA. To CL-26 Mar 20, 1943
25027 (ET351) retained in USA. To CL-26 Mar 20, 1943.
25028 (ET352) retained in USA. Crashed E of Norfolk, VA due to inflight fire Mar 22 1942.
25033 (CW 818, c/n 19544, ET357) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25034 (CW 819, c/n 19545, ET358) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25035 (CW 820, c/n 19546, ET359) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25036 (CW 821, c/n 19547, ET360) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25039 (ET363) retained in USA. Crashlanded on strip Dec 12, 1942 at Hillgrove AAB, RI. Later
crashed 40 mi NE of Luke AAB Sep 16, 1943. Pilot killed.
25043 (CW 828, c/n 19554, ET367) to USSR Feb 5, 1942
25045 (CW 830, c/n 19556, ET369) to USSR Feb 5, 1942
25046 (CW 831, c/n 19557, ET370) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25050 (CW 836, c/n 19562, ET375) w/o in taxiing accident Malir, India Dec 14,1944
25055 (CW 840, c/n 19566, ET379) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25056 (CW 841, c/n 19567, ET380) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25057 (CW 842, c/n 19568, ET381) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25059 (CW 844, c/n 19570, ET383) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25061 to RAAF as A29-117 Jun 1942. Crashed near Mildura, VIC, Australia
Jul 16, 1943, killing the pilot.
25068 (CW 853, c/n 19579, ET392) to USSR Apr 6, 1942
25071 (CW 856, c/n 19582, ET395) to USSR Apr 6, 1942
25075 (CW 860, c/n 19586, ET399) to USSR Feb 3, 1942
25083 (ET407) retained in USA. Wrecked Feb 17, 1943 San Barnadeen AD. SOC Mar 6, 1945
25085 (ET409) retained in USA. crashed on landing at Stewart Field, NY Aug 19, 1942.
25094 (ET418) retained in USA. Crashed during forced landing at Moore Field, TX
25099 (ET423) reposessed by USAAF Sep 30, 1942. Damaged in landing in Papua New Guinea
Sep 13, 1942.
25100 (ET424) taken over by 15 Sqdn of RNZAF but wrecked prior
to the allocation of NZ serial numbers. Destroyed in
midair collision with SBD-3 BuNo 06589 of VB-11 Mar 25, 1943 over
Nandi Bay, Fiji. All 3 crew killed.
25101 (ET425) to New Zealand as NZ3012.
25102 (ET426) to New Zealand as NZ3101.
25103 (ET427) taken over by 15 Sqdn of RNZAF but wrecked prior
to the allocation of NZ serial numbers. Spun in
after high-speed stall at low altitude Nov 7, 1942.
Pilot killed.
25104 (ET428) repossessed by USAAF in Australia. Crashed on training flight May 27, 1942.
25106 (ET430) to New Zealand as NZ3096.
25107 (ET431) retained in USA. Wrecked at Grenier Field Oct 31, 1942. To CL-26 Jun 27, 1943.
25108 (ET432) to New Zealand as NZ3091. Taken over from
USAAF unit in Tonga Oct 1942.
25109 (c/n 19128) was to have gone to RAF as ET433, but diverted
to USAAF and served with 68th PS at Tonga. Transferred to New
Zealand as NZ3094. At end of war sent to scrapyard but sold
Feb 2, 1948. Remains unconverted until 1996 when
after several changes of ownership, went under
restoration with Col Pay in Australia. Registration VH-KTH reserved but not
taken up. Registered as VH-KTY Apr 30, 2004. Made first flight
Dec 6, 2004 but as VH-KTH.
25110 to RAAF as A29-82 Apr 1942. Crashed at Mildura, VIC, Australia Jan 1943.
25111 to RAAF as A29-83 Apr 1942. Crashed at Bundaberg, QLD 7/1943.
25112 to RAAF as A29-84 Apr 1942. lost to enemy action 8/11/1942.
25114 (ET438) to RAAF as A29-104. Crashed into jungle on training flight from Tongatabu
Jun 27, 1942.
25115 to RAAF as A29-86 Apr 1942. Collided with A29-26 at Bangstown NSW
12/1943.
25116 (ET440) retained in USA. Wrecked near Elizabeth City Apr 12, 1942 in midair
with 41-25118
25117 (ET441) to New Zealand as NZ3092.
25118 (ET442) retained in USA. Wrecked near Elizabeth City Apr 12, 1942 in midair
with 41-25116.
25119 (ET443) to RAAF as A29-87 Apr 1942. Returned to USAAF Apr 1942.
25120 (ET444) to New Zealand as NZ3107.
25121 to RAAF as A29-88 Apr 1942. Damaged at Turnbull strip 6/1943 and
converted to components. Alos listed as being A29-101.
25122 to RAAF as A29-85 Apr 1942. Crashed 2/1945 Mildura VIC.
25123 (ET447) to RAAF as A29-90. Crashed near Lake Victoria Jan 4, 1942 while
on strafing stortie. Pilot killed
25125 (ET449) to New Zealand as NZ3097.
25126 (ET450) to New Zealand as NZ3106.
25127 (ET451) intended for Australia but crashed on delivery Feb 26, 1942 on lfight
from Bohling AAF.
25128 (ET452) to New Zealand as NZ3098.
25130 (ET454) to New Zealand as NZ3271. Taken
over from USAAF unit in Tonga Oct 1942.
25131 (ET455) to New Zealand as NZ3103.
25132 (ET456) to New Zealand as NZ3099
25133 (ET457) to New Zealand as NZ3093.
25134 (ET458) 347th FG lost May 17, 1942, Solomons. Pilot bailed out while on training flight.
Also have an MACR (724) having this as being lost with 347th FG Jul 1, 1942.
25135 (ET459) to New Zealand as NZ3100.
25136 (ET460) to New Zealand as NZ3105.
25137 (ET461) taken over by 15 Sqdn of RNZAF but wrecked prior
to the allocation of NZ serial numbers. Pilot bailed out
May 8, 1943 after being nearly overcome by gasoline fumes
over Espiritu Santo. Pilot rescued.
25138 (ET462) retained in USA. Wrecked Mar 7, 1942 near Delmere Bay, NJ
25139 (ET463) to New Zealand as NZ3095.
25140 (ET464) retained in USA. Condemned at Foster Field Oct 3, 1943
25142 (ET466) to RAAF as A29-102 May 1942. Damaged in midair collision with A19-82 Jun 22, 1942.
Repaired. Aircraft caught fire during line astern attack Jul 25, 1944 and pilot
bailed out. Aircraft crashed 20 mi SW of Mildura Aerodrome.
25143 (ET467) to RAAF as A29-110 Apr 1942.
25144 (ET468) to RAAF as A29-104 May 1942.
25145 (ET469) to RAAF as A29-105 May 1942. SOC Jul 1949.
25146 (ET470) to New Zealand as NZ3104.
25147 (ET471) to New Zealand as NZ3001.
25148 (ET472) to New Zealand as NZ3002.
25149 (ET473) missing in CBI Theatre Dec 5, 1944. MACR 10396
25152 (ET476) to New Zealand as NZ3003.
25153 (ET477) to New Zealand as NZ3004.
25154 (ET478) to New Zealand as NZ3005
25155 (ET479) to New Zealand as NZ3006
25156 (ET480) to New Zealand as NZ3007.
25157 (ET481) to New Zealand as NZ3008.
25158 (c/n 19669, ET482) to New Zealand as NZ3009. Flying as ZK-RMH. Formerly resided at Museum of
Transportation and Technology and was exchanged for P-40E NZ3039, which was restored
to static display. Registered Mar 10, 2003 to Classic Aviation Ltd of Duxford, England
as G-CCBE. Registration ZK-RMH was reserved Jun 18, 2003 with the owner shown as the Old
Flying Machine Co of Duxford, England
25159 (ET483) to New Zealand as NZ3010.
25161 (ET485) retained in USA. Wrecked at Metropolitan, MA Jun 16, 1942. To CL-26 Aug 16, 1942.
25163 (ET487, c/n 19674) was to have been transfered to RAAF as A29-94 but returned to USAAF
two days later. In landing accident prior to transfer
at 17Mile Aerodrome, PNG. A29-94 serial later allocated to 41-25176.
25164 (CW-949, c/n 19675, ET488) to RAAF as A29-92 in late Apr 1942. Returned to USAAF after
only 4 days. Later to RAF as ET488. Shot down by enemy fighters over New Guinea Dec 26, 1942.
25165 (c/n 19676) to 49th PG. WFU Dec 29, 1943.
25166 (c/n 19677) to RAAF as A29-92 May 13, 1942. Lost to enemy action 9/1/1942.
25167 (ET491, c/n 19678) to RAAF as A29-98 late Apr 1942. Returned to USAAF after only 4 days. Serial A29-98
reallocated to 41-35973. The plane was shipped back to USA and was WFU Jun 9, 1944
25168 (c/n 19679) to RAAF as A29-93 May 13, 1942. Lost to enemy action 8/12/1942
25169 (c/n 19680) to 49th PG. Shipped back to USA and WFU.
25170 (c/n 19681) to RAF as ET494. Diverted to USAAF 49th PG, 9th PS.
W/o Jul 15, 1943.
25171 (CW 956, c/n 19682, ET495) to USSR Feb 27, 1942
25173 (CW 958, c/n 19684, ET497) to USSR Feb 27, 1942
25174 (ET498, c/n 19685) to RAAF as A29-97 in late Apr 1942. Returned to USAAF after only 4 days.
w/o Oct 24, 1943. 41-35970 (ET616) later became A29-97.
25175 (c/n 19686) to 49th PG. W/o Aug 17, 1943 at Gonotu Point
25176 (c/n 19687) to RAAF as A29-94. Forced landing at Taren Point, NSW 2/1944.
25177 (c/n 19688) to RAAF as A29-99 May 1942. Returned to USAAF after only 4 days. Serial A29-99
reallocated to 41-35974. 19688 transferred again to RAAF as A29-95 May 1942 and
W/o Nov 8, 1942 at Milne Bay
25178 (c/n 19689, ET502) diverted to USAAF, 49th PG, 8th PS. Wrecked Nov 8, 1942 Kokoda Area due to engine failure.
25179 to RAF as ET503. Diverted to USAAF 49th PG, 9th PS.
Shipped back to USA and WFU
25180 (c/n 19691, to RAAF as A29-93 in late Apr 1942. Returned to USAAF after only 4 days.
WFU Aug 18, 1944
25181 (c/n 19692, ET505) to RAAF as A29-96 in late Apr 1942. Returned to USAAF after only 4 days.
With (49th FG, 8th FS) shot down over Gun Point, NT Jun 13, 1942. A29-96 later allocated
to 41-35966. Location of crash discovered May 22, 1944 by RAAF. Pilot had bailed out.
25184 (c/n 19695) to RAAF as A29-100 Apr 26, 1942 but returned to USAAF
2 days later.
25185 (c/n 19696, ET509) to RAAF as A29-95 in late Apr 1942. Returned to USAAF after only 4 days. Serial A29-95
later allocated to 41-25177. Wrecked Jul 22, 1942 1 mi NE of Livingston Strip, NT.
25186 to RAF as ET510
25187 to RAF as Kittyhawk I ET511
25188 to RAF as Kittyhawk I ET512
25189 to RAF as Kittyhawk I ET513. SOC Oct 27, 1944
25190 to RAF as Kittyhawk I ET514. SOC Feb 1, 1944
25191 to RAF as Kittyhawk I ET515. SOC Sep 28, 1944
25192 to RAF as Kittyhawk I ET516. Crashed and destroyed by fire
when engine cut on takeoff from Sorman West Jun 2, 1942
25193 (ET517) not delivered to RAF
25194 (CW 979, c/n 19705, ET518) to USSR Apr 4, 1942
25195 to RAF as Kittyhawk I ET519. SOC Feb 1, 1944.
Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:23 pm
Fortress Against The Sun by Gene Eric Salecker, which is probably the most authoritative book on Pacific B-17 operations has no mention of any of the planes listed above. Obviously, "Sea Breeze" and "Sex Pot" both were in the thick of things, though.