[Hairog]

Hi Hairhog,

I doubt that by 1942 Bong flew a P-38J, but most certainly a P-38G or H.
This affair happened over Buna recently captured area and Dobodura airfield (in construction).
The P-38 pilots weren't yet integrated in the 9th FS of the 49ers' (Fighter Group) but members of the 39th FS.
The pilots were :
Capt Tom Lynch,
Wingman Dick Bong
Leader Ken Spraks
Wingman John Magnus.
They defend the airfield attacked by Vals escorted by Zeros and Oscars.
Bong's aircraft was #15 "Thumper".
Lynch get a Hamp (A6M3 Zero) and Bong a "Hamp" that was running for Lynch Lighting and then a Val after a long dive to escape the rest of the japanese escort. He then flew back to Port Moresby.

From "Protect and Avenge, the 49th FG in WW2"

Oops, you're correct it was a P-38F and it was indeed Thumper. I forgot which P38s are in the stock game. I'm working on a new campaign using some mods for Bong.