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Built by North American Aviation, 42-78247 was captured by the Luftwaffe,[2] after being forced down by anti aircraft fire while on a mission against Munich.[3]

42 78247 Going down

Photograph of 42-78247, going down on 4 October 1944.[1]

After repairs were completed, the aircraft was used to test German radar and other electronics.[4] The subsequent fate of the aircraft is unclear.

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