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Lacking options in Oct of 1940, the USAAF converted Douglas A-20 Havocs as P-70 night fighters. In practice, the P-70 proved a serviceable machine but was only ever fielded in the Pacific Theater. By the start of 1945, all P-70s were removed from frontline service, replaced by P-61 Black Widows.

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Lacking options in Oct of 1940, the USAAF converted Douglas A-20 Havocs as P-70 night fighters. In practice, the P-70 proved a serviceable machine but was only ever fielded in the Pacific Theater. By the start of 1945, all P-70s were removed from frontline service, replaced by P-61 Black Widows.