42-95196
Transferred to the 856th BS when the 858th was cut from the group. Replaced 44-40143 MARY ELLEN which was lost the very next day. Therefore, it was able to keep the tail letter L. 11 Jul 44: Lost by flak, with Platinsky Crew 816, 10 interned in Switzerland, MACR 6935 This aircraft was replaced with 42-50486.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron 858th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-796852
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Places
Missions
- Date: 28 June 1944
- Date: 27 June 1944
- Date: 25 June 1944
- Official Description:
- Date: 23 June 1944
- Date: 22 June 1944
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 11 July 1944 |
Revisions
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Sources
MACR 6935 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database