42-95240 The Old Veteran
On supply mission to aid the 17th US Airborne during Operation Varsity (American and British forces crossing the Rhine). The plane, flying at 300 ft, was hit by ground fire shortly after dropping the supplies. After being hit the B-24 nosed straight down into the ground and exploded. All nine crew members were killed instantly.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-777766
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36840153
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner / Nose Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33566191
- Highest Rank: Private
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34771167
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
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Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 24 March 1945 | Crashed and exploded near Wesel |