42-95215 Moonshine Express
Seger Crew R-31 of the 856th was on their second mission flying MOONSHINE EXPRESS, number 42-95215. They took a severe hit by flak. Lt. Seger managed to get his plane over the Allied beachhead before giving the order to abandon ship. Sgt Craig's chute failed to open. Lt Dolaro was hospitalized for his wounds. The rest of the crew was soon returned to duty. 18 Jul 44: Lost with Seger Crew R-31, 1 KIA, 1 WIA, 8 RTD The nose art was obviously inspired by Al Capp's Dogpatch characters in his L'il Abner comic strip. Aircraft replaced with 42-50770
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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: 492nd Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-767994
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36742621
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 31321367
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-716490
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 801st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 39407154
- Role/Job: Engineer
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: North Pick
Missions
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Lost in action |
18 July 1944 |
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Sources
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