42-95855 The Grinnin Gremlin
Assigned to 575BS, 391BG, 9AF USAAF. Missions flown 88 x combat missions. Severely damaged by fighters, crash landed on return to base, 23-Dec-44. Salvaged 26-Dec-44.
Crew: Pilot, 2Lt William T Kirton [IL], Co 2lt Oliver L Goodlander [NY], Bomb/Nav 2Lt Jack P Crisp [MI], Eng/Gunner Sgt Joseph Dranchak [NJ], Radio T/Sgt James A Herrin [CA], Arm/Gunner Sgt Vance H Brady.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Engineer /Gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Matching Green
Missions
- Date: 23 December 1944
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Matching, Harlow CM17, UK | 23 December 1944 | Severely damaged by fighters, crash landed on return to base, 23-Dec-44. |
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Other Salvaged |
Matching, Harlow CM17, UK | 26 December 1944 | Salvaged 26-12-1944. |
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Manufactured |
Offutt AFB, NE, USA | Built at Martin. | |
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Delivered |
Nebraska, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Matching, Harlow CM17, UK | Assigned to 575BS, 391BG, 9AF USAAF. |