42-50486 Butch
Took a direct hit from anti aircraft fire over target at Blechammer, Germany. Aircraft immediately broke into two pieces. 26 Dec 1944 at 12:29am.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Fifteenth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Fifteenth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Fifteenth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 485th Bomb Group 828th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32417852
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Blechammer, Germany | 16 December 1944 | Shot down by anti aircraft fire. |
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