42-50452 Earthquake McGoon
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 1515 - The nose art of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50452) nicknamed "Earthquake McGoon"of the 389th Bomb Group.
Involved in a mid-air collision with another 389th BG aircraft 44-10513 during formation assembly near Carleton Rode, on 21 November 1944. The pilot of EARTHQUAKE MCGOON on this day was Lt. Alfred Brooks. Brooks was the only survivor from his aircraft. Two survived from aircraft 44-10513. Seventeen were killed in the collision and their names are on a memorial at the Carleton Rode church near where the collision occurred.
Connections
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19162410 / O-710437
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34872055
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-?
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36814876
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 42041178
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
Places
- Site type: Memorial
- Known as: All Saints Church
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 21 November 1944
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: Old Glory
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 565th Bomb Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed |
Carleton Rode, Norwich, Norfolk NR16, UK | 21 November 1944 | Mid air collision with another 389th Group B-24 |
|
Assigned |
Hethel, UK | Assigned to 566BS, 389BG, 8AF USAAF. |
Revisions
Changed nickname from 'Magoon' to 'McGoon' to match spelling in nose art
Information contributed by Chris Gregg on B24Bestweb: http://www.b24bestweb.com/earthquakemcgoon-v2-1.htm
Added connections from MACR 15663 - http://www.fold3.com/image/47349792/
