B-25D-5-NC SN 41-30118
History
The B-25D-5-NC SN 41-30118 was completed on January 13, 1943. She was transferred to the Kansas City modification center for modifications. After modifications, she was flown to Kellogg Field, Michigan and then to McClellan Field for further modifications prior to being sent overseas. In May of 1943, she was ferried to Australia via Hawaii. On August 5, 1943, she was damaged by anti-aircraft fire and was forced to ditch before making the New Guinea coast. The wreck sat relatively intact underwater until her discovery in September of 1979. The following summary of assignments are listed on her record card:
Base Assignments
| Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 01/13/1943 | Kansas City, MO | Modifications |
| 02/17/1943 | Kellogg Field, MI | 38 BG, 405 BS |
| 02/28/1943 | McClellan Field, CA | Modifications |
| 03/26/1943 | Departed USA | Code "Left" 5AF S Pacific |
| 08/18/1943 | Papua New Guinea | Written Off |
Shortly after her discovery, scavengers began to loot her wreck site. At the time of discovery, she was fully intact with the exception of her port engine that was torn off when she hit the water. Sitting at a depth of about 55 feet, she remains a popular dive site to this day. Considerable damage has been done by the exposure to the salt water over the years, and eventually, the sea will reclaim her.
- Model: B-25D-5-NC
- Serial Number: 41-30118
- NAA Mfg. Number: 87-8283
- FAA Registration: Never registered
- Mfg. Plant: Fairfax - Kansas City, Kansas
- Completion Date: January 13, 1943
- Delivery Date: January 13, 1943
- Status: Static underwater wreck site
- Owner: Papua New Guinea National War Museum
- Location: Between Wongat Island and the New Guinea coast
- 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 06/2018 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.