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Shot down on 20 February 1944. The aircraft was last seen losing altitude and had a large hole in its left wing, when it exploded shortly after. 3 members of the crew were Killed in Action and 7 taken Prisoner of War.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 389th Bomb Group.

389th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Warren R Blakeman

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-675161
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Jay G Braddy

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Virgil F Brown

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

William H Ichter

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: O-676488
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

James F Kelly

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12029205
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

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Missions

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Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 20 February 1944

Revisions

Date
ContributorEmily
Changes
Sources

Missing Air Crew Report

Date
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

MACR 2434 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database