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quemerford
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The above "assignment" links are misleading; in many cases these are ferry units which were not assigned aircraft but only took 'ownership' of a mishap whilst being flown by this unit's crews. In the case of 42-48422 (for example), it was being ferried from McDonnell at Memphis to its real assignment at Selfridge Field.
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mike furline wrote:
https://www.aviationarchaeology.com/rptAF55.asp?RecID=73200

More about that crash. The Evening Courier, October 19, 1944:
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The Evening Post, October 20, 1944:
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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)
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@CVAIRWERKS: you have a PM. Or hopefully you do.
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Thank you, answered.
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Random piece of paperwork showing notice of termination for the Bellanca plant:

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And this an indication of the in-service issues experienced. Randolph had just recommended a fleet grounding:

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