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  A-20G-20-DO "Patches" Serial Number 42-86711 Tail V
USAAF
5th AF
3rd BG
13th BS

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Jack Heyn 1943
Aircraft History
Built by Douglas Aircraft Company. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as A-20G-20-DO Havoc serial number 42-86711. Disassembled and shipped overseas to Australia arriving January 2, 1944 and reassembled in Melbourne.

Wartime History
Assigned to the 5th Air Force (5th AF), 3rd Bombardment Group (3rd BG), 13th Bombardment Squadron (13th BS). Nicknamed "Patches" on the left side of the nose in a bubble font with the "Oscar" grim reaper motif of the 3rd Bomb Group. Tail Letter V.

On April 5, 1944 took off piloted by William A. Fowler on a mission against Hollandia.

During November 1944 assigned to the Far East Air Force - Combat Replacement and Training Center (FEAF-CRTC).

Mission History
On February 27, 1945 took off from Morotai and crashed.

References
USAF Serial Number Search Results - A-20G-20-DO Havoc 42-86711

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Last Updated
March 9, 2026

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