B-25C-NA SN 41-12830 "Pistoff"
History
The B-25C-NA SN 41-12830 was delivered on May 28, 1942. She was flown to the Kansas City modification center for unknown modifications. After modifications, she was flown to Hamilton field to await overseas allocation. She was assigned to the 38th Bomb Group, 71st Bomb Squadron, leaving the United States in July of 1942. On January 8, 1943, she was damaged in a routine mission from Port Moresby. Her left engine hit by flack, she was forced to ditch just off the coast near Wanigela. The wreck remains there today, 1 of 2 New Guinea B-25 dive sites. The following summary of assignments are listed on her record card:
Base Assignments
| Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 06/25/1942 | Kansas City, MO | Modifications |
| 07/24/1942 | Hamilton Field, CA | 38 Bomb Group |
| 08/03/1942 | Departed USA | 71 Bomb Squadron |
- Model: B-25C-NA
- Serial Number: 41-12830
- NAA Mfg. Number: 82-5462
- FAA Registration: Never registered
- Mfg. Plant: Inglewood, California
- Completion Date: May 28, 1942
- Delivery Date: May 28, 1942
- Status: Static underwater wreck site
- Owner: Papua New Guinea National War Museum
- Location: Just off the coast of Wanigela, Papa New Guinea
- Website: http://www.museumpng.gov.pg/
- Notable info:
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This page represents the most current information we have on this aircraft. The information above was last updated 05/2018 with information provided by Bob Haney. Our goal is to have the most current and correct information possible. If you have any information about this aircraft not listed here or see anything posted in error, please contact the B-25 History Project so we may update our records.