| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 41-2627 |
| Alternate Serial: | 12627 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 2438 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Not known |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| Photo Date: | June 1942 to November 1943 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 423376 |
| Photo Comment |
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41-2627 crashed after take off from 14 Mile Drome at Port Moresby on December 26, 1943. On board was a media party, two of whom were to die from their injuries. Two crew were also killed including the co-pilot. The mission objective was to film the amphibious landings at Cape Gloucester. The photo location is one of the airfields in the Port Moresby area. Photo from: State Library of New South Wales This photo was added on 23 December 2021, and has since been viewed 477 times. |