44-40092 Betty jane
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UPL 31740
MICHAEL J Missano in front of Betty Jane
A picture from MICHAEL Missano's daughter
Hit by flak near target area on a mission to Merseburg on 11 September 1944. All crew bailed out North of Amsterdam, except Major John R. Dowswell, who flew the aircraft back to base.
See MACR 8909.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-804387
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
Places
Missions
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Hit By Flak |
Meersburg, Germany | 11 September 1944 | Most Crew bailed out and aircraft returned to base. |
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Sources
Aircraft added with details from:
http://www.b24bestweb.com/bettyjane-v2-1.htm
MACR 8909 - http://www.fold3.com/image/28737610/