Douglas A-20G Havoc of the 387th Bomb Squadron crashing into the water after being shot down by anti-aircraft fire during an attack on Kokas, western New Guinea, 22 Jul 1944. All crewmembers were killed. Photo 3 of 4.

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Caption     Douglas A-20G Havoc of the 387th Bomb Squadron crashing into the water after being shot down by anti-aircraft fire during an attack on Kokas, western New Guinea, 22 Jul 1944. All crewmembers were killed. Photo 3 of 4. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Kokas, Dutch New Guinea, Dutch East Indies
Date 22 Jul 1944
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Air Force
 
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Photos on Same Day 22 Jul 1944
 
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Photo Size 3,673 x 2,566 pixels



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Kokas, Dutch New Guinea, Dutch East Indies

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