Caption | Douglas A-20G Havoc “Bevo” of the 387th Bomb Squadron disintegrates in the water after being shot down by anti-aircraft fire during an attack on Kokas, western New Guinea, 22 Jul 1944. Both crewmembers were killed. Photo 4 of 4. ww2dbase | ||||||||
Photographer | Unknown | ||||||||
Source | ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives via D. Sheley | ||||||||
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Photos on Same Day | 22 Jul 1944 | ||||||||
Photos at Same Place | Kokas, Dutch New Guinea, Dutch East Indies | ||||||||
Added By | David Stubblebine | ||||||||
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Licensing | Public Domain. According to the US National Archives, as of 21 Jul 2010: Please contact us regarding any inaccuracies with the above information. Thank you. |
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2. Anonymous says:
22 Nov 2019 06:09:15 PM
Jeezus, who were they? Where did they find the courage?
“Surely, The bravest among us are those, who, Having the clearest vision of the danger before them, Go out to meet it...”
Alexander the Great -320 BC
“
22 Nov 2019 06:09:15 PM
Jeezus, who were they? Where did they find the courage?
“Surely, The bravest among us are those, who, Having the clearest vision of the danger before them, Go out to meet it...”
Alexander the Great -320 BC
“
3. Craig R says:
9 Jan 2021 11:00:25 AM
To answer Anonymous' question from the 22 Nov 2019:
Pilot - 1st Lt. James L. Knarr, O-797844 (MIA / KIA) Brady Township, PA
Gunner - SSgt Charles G. Reichley, 13093592 (MIA / KIA) Shamokin Dam, PA
This info was found at PacificWrecks.com, but I believe it's available many other places.
9 Jan 2021 11:00:25 AM
To answer Anonymous' question from the 22 Nov 2019:
Pilot - 1st Lt. James L. Knarr, O-797844 (MIA / KIA) Brady Township, PA
Gunner - SSgt Charles G. Reichley, 13093592 (MIA / KIA) Shamokin Dam, PA
This info was found at PacificWrecks.com, but I believe it's available many other places.
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18 Aug 2018 10:19:58 PM
It looks as though the pilot can be seen, thrown from the wreck, at the far left of the image.