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Damaged by flak on 21 July 1944 (Oberpfaffenhofen) and crashed in Switzerland. Pilot: John Anderson.

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John T Jennings

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-698564
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Harold N Turley

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 36451597
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Edward B Vander Weide

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37470100
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Thomas J Young

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-819245
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

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Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Failed to Return (FTR)

Silberplatten, Nesslau, Switzerland 21 July 1944 - 21 July 1944 Damaged at 1040 hours in the area of Munich, Germany, and no. 1 engine was feathered. Bombs were salvoed before hitting the target, and the aircraft left formation and headed for Switzerland. All crew bailed out before crash.

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Sources

History of the 68th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Group, The Flying Eightballs, researched and compiled by Webb C. Todd, available online at https://user.xmission.com/~44thbgva/68thsquadronhistory.pdf.

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Sources

MACR 7287 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database