42-94841 Sack Time
B-24 crashed on Twizle Head Moss, Yorkshire on 9 October 1944. Only one of the crew survived, all others perished including two passengers.
A detailed account is given here:http://aircrashsites.co.uk/air-crash-sites-5/usaaf-b-24h-42-94841-sack-…
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 490th Bomb Group 837th Bomb Squadron 857th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-553334, 19136057 on enlisting
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 837th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-699724
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 490th Bomb Group 857th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 37563633
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Airplane Armorer-Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group
- Role/Job: Passenger
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 801st Bomb Group 837th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 39412668
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Holmfirth, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9, UK | 9 October 1944 | At Twizle Head Moss |
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ContributorLucy May
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