43-37520 G.I. Jane
Updated 11/10/2014
Object Number - UPL 6621 - 43-27520, B17G, 'G.I. Jane', 560BS/388BG [F], Knettishall, England
Delivered Cheyenne 25/4/44; Kearney 9/5/44; Grenier 24/5/44; Assigned 560BS/388BG [F] Knettishall 27/5/44; Missing in Action Merseburg 28/9/44 with Melbourne Michael, Co-pilot: Joe Waickus, Navigator: Ed Stachyra, Bombardier: Dick Perla, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Leon White, Radio Operator: Don Scott, Ball turret gunner: Thurman Purdham, Waist gunner: Warren Sweeney, Tail gunner: Mike Malinch (9 Prisoner of War); flak, crashed near Alken, NE of Cochem/Eifel, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 9375. G.I. JANE.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: T-125828
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 31348034
- Highest Rank: Corporal
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-705184
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 560th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15060271
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Engineer, Top Turret Gunner
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 28 September 1944 |