B-25D-10-NC SN 41-30222 "Hawg-Mouth"
History
The B-25D-10-NC SN 41-30222 was completed on February 12, 1943. She was transferred to the Kansas City modification center and immediately flown to Minneapolis, Minnesota for modifications. On April 3, 1943 she was ferried overseas via Hawaii to Australia. She was initially assigned to the 3rd Bombardment Group and later transferred to the 380th where she was nicknamed "Hawg-Mouth". On January 25, 1945 she was piloted by Raymon E. Geer, ran low on fuel, and was forced to land in the Tanami Desert about 60 miles west of Tennant Creek Airfield. The next day, the pilot and crew were picked and returned to the 380th Bombardment Group. The following summary of assignments are listed on her record card:
Base Assignments
| Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 02/17/1943 | Kansas City, MO | Modifications |
| 02/18/1943 | St. Paul, MN | Modifications |
| 04/03/1943 | Hunter Field, GA | |
| 04/17/1943 | Kellogg Field, MI | Modifications |
| 06/07/1943 | Hamilton Field, CA | 380 BG |
| 06/15/1943 | Departed USA | Code "Left" 5AF S Pacific |
The B-25 remained in the desert until June of 1974 when she was recovered for the Darwin Aviation Museum. Her nose section and center section have been restored to static display. Restoration work of the tail section is currently ongoing.
- Model: B-25D-10-NC
- Serial Number: 41-30222
- NAA Mfg. Number: 87-8387
- FAA Registration: Never registered
- Mfg. Plant: Fairfax - Kansas City, Kansas
- Completion Date: February 12, 1943
- Delivery Date: February 12, 1943
- Status: Static
- Owner: Darwin's Aviation Museum
- Location: Winnellie Northern Territory, Australia
- Website: http://www.darwinsairwar.com.au/
- 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.