RF996
MACR 13185, Graypea mission from Watton to Hamburg, along with RF988, RF992 and RF996 flew line abreast dispensing chaff in front of the lead B17 formation, intercepted by Me262's. A/C abandoned after one engine failed, other running rough[ Fuel lock causing starvation]. Crew bailed over Fohr Island and became POW's Lt J. Polovick [Pilot], Lt B. Blaum[Nav].
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 25th Bomb Group 654th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13174681 / O-771388
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 25th Bomb Group 654th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15133874 / O-722149
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Manufactured |
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK | 12 December 1944 | Hatfield Built, contract number 555/C.23(a), between 12-12-1944 and 3-5-1945. |
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Crashed |
Föhr, Germany | 20 March 1945 | MACR 13185, Graypea mission from Watton to Hamburg, along with RF988, RF992 and RF996 flew line abreast dispensing chaff in front of the lead B17 formation, intercepted by Me262's. A/C abandoned after one engine failed, other running rough[ Fuel lock causing starvation]. Crew bailed over Fohr Island and became POW's Lt J. Polovick [Pilot], Lt B. Blaum[Nav]. |
Revisions
ContributorAl_Skiff
Changes
Sources
Production list / mossie.org / http://www.mossie.org/stories/Norman_Malayney.htm
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources
MACR 13185 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database