42-110141 Breezy Lady/Superman/Marie
On returning from a mission over Eisenach, Germany, on 20 Jul 1944, the A/C encountered much air turbulence and used up most of its fuel. Upon landing, the nose wheel refused to descend. CPT Evans managed to land the ship with insignificant or no damage.
Object Number - UPL 20025 - L to R: S/Sgt Larry Matson - WG; S/Sgt Darrell Latch - G; 2LT Walt Cline - N; CPT Sam Evans - P (under cockpit); ground officer (back to camera). ...
Transferred to from the 492nd BG to the 458th BG, 752rd BS. Modified as an AZON plane, retained the name "Breezy Lady" painted on port side; "Superman" was later added to the starboard side. Later the "Breezy Lady" side was renamed "Marie". Successfully landed in England when the nose wheel refused to descend on 20 Jul1944. Returned to the USA in 1945.
Connections
See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.
Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- 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: 458th Bomb Group 753rd Bomb Squadron 755th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-664988
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 492nd Bomb Group 788th Bomb Squadron 859th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16031290
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 492nd Bomb Group 788th Bomb Squadron 859th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36294811
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 753rd Bomb Squadron 755th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37658158
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator/Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 753rd Bomb Squadron 755th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-1995867
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: North Pick
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Crash Landed |
24 July 1944 | Crash landed in England | |
|
Manufactured |
San Diego | Consolidated, San Diego, California | |
|
Delivered |
North Pickenham | Original aircraft for the 859th BS, 492nd BG. Total missions for the 492nd: 5 Originally named BREEZY LADY by the Prytulak Crew #907. | |
|
Assigned |
Horsham St Faith | Transferred to the 458th BG, 753rd BS, during late May |
Revisions
Contributoracbernstein1
Changes
Contributoracbernstein1
Changes
Contributoracbernstein1
Changes
