In search of specific A-20 Havoc
 

Can anybody please help me find what BG/Unit Capt. Leland Francis Norton was with & possibly aircraft Markings/Serial that were on his plane?

TIA
Andrew



Norton Air Force Base in San Bernardino, California was named for native Capt. Leland Francis Norton (1921–1944). On May 27, 1944, while attacking a marshaling yard on his 16th combat mission, Captain Norton stayed at the controls of his A-20 Havoc until his crew had all safely bailed out, per his order. Norton's aircraft was struck by antiaircraft fire and he perished with his Havoc when it went down near St. Sarire. For his heroic actions, Captain Norton was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), the highest Air Force Award, for "self sacrificing regard for the safety of his crew and fellow men bringing great distinction on himself and the Army Air Forces." His portrait hung in the Officers' Club until the base's closing in 1994.

Re: In search of specific A-20 Havoc
 

Hello,

27-5-1944
640th BS/409th BG
A-20J 43-9446

Missing in Action - MACR 5087

O-792301 Capt. Leland Francis NORTON - KiA

Col.

Re: In search of specific A-20 Havoc
 

Andrew -
Capt. Norton
A-20J-5 #43 - 9446
Sq. ID and A/C Call letter was W5-Z
This was the 409th BG Lead A-20.
The Loss caused the 409th BG to
Abandon the Mission.
From Book - U.S Medium Bomber Units of WW II
by Jerry Scutts , Page 77
Merry Christmas ,
Mike