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UPL 6365
Prosper F. Pinto Crew
Lost on their first mission when they collided with another 466th BG in thick clouds during assembly for the 27 March 1944 mission.
Lost on their first mission when they collided with another 466th BG in thick clouds during assembly for the 27 March 1944 mission.
466th BG HIstorian
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32465821
- Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39907345
- Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
- Role/Job: Armorer Gunner
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Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Northall Green, Dereham, Dereham, Norfolk NR20, UK | 27 March 1944 | After turning back due to engine trouble crashed with B-24H 41-29364. All 20 crewmen on both aircraft were KIA |