NS582
Night photography mission (Joker) to Duisberg, 25/10/45. Lt George M Brooks (Pilot) struck tail after bailing out of plane, KIA. A/C seen to crash at Ypres. 2nd Lt Richard C Taylor (Navigator) evaded and returned.
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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: 10600462 / O-2044827
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 25th Bomb Group 654th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Manufactured |
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK | 24 March 1944 | Hatfield Built, contract number 555/C.23(a), between 24-3-1944 and 31-12-1944. |
Crashed |
Ypres, Belgium | 25 October 1945 | Night photography mission (Joker) to Duisberg. Lt George M Brooks (Pilot) struck tail after bailing out of plane, KIA. A/C seen to crash at Ypres. 2nd Lt Richard C Taylor (Navigator) evaded and returned. |