42-32083 Flatbush Floogie

media-6622.jpeg UPL 6622 Photography from Poland after forced landing. Pictured probably Soviet soldiers.

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Object Number - UPL 6622 - Photography from Poland after forced landing. Pictured probably Soviet soldiers.

Delivered Cheyenne 21/1/44; Kearney 19/2/44; Grenier 1/3/43; Presque Is 10/3/44; Assigned 731BS/452BG Deopham Green 12/3/44; Missing in Action Berlin 100m 26/2/45 with Allen Marksian, Co-pilot: Bob Hedenus, Navigator: John Wugan, togg-Sgt Oscar Lane, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: John Colvin, Radio Operator: Stan Jasinski, Ball turret gunner: Walt Hendricks, Waist gunner: Bill Roche, Tail gunner: Othel Martin (9 Returned to Duty); flak, crash landed Ziszki, Pol., 15 miles from Berlin, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 12772. FLATBUSH FLOOGIE.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 731st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 731st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 731st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 731st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35803787
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 731st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 26 February 1945

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added a space before the words "Tail gunner" in the A/C “Description” to aid readability.

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ContributorBolter 77
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The correct nickname of this aircraft is FLATBUSH FLOOGIE.

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ContributorBolter 77
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Hi, please look at this forum

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ContributorPete
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452nd Bomb Group Assoc.

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ContributorPete
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452nd Bomb Group Assoc.

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ContributorAAM
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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 12772 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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