42-40126 Annie Oakley
Object Number - UPL 42032 - B-24 42-40126 'Annie Oakley' with her ground crew.
Assigned to 67BS, 44BG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Kiel Canal mission with Bill Roach crew 14-May-43; Flak forced them out of formation, shot down by fighters. 1 x POW, 9 x KIA MACR 2441
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15104217
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33185548
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14051469 / O-791505
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33133951
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19068173 / O-728767
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 14 May 1943 - 14 May 1943 | Failed to Return (FTR) Kiel Canal mission with Roach crew 14-May-43; Flak forced them out of formation, shot down by fighters. 1 x POW, 9 x KIA MACR 2441 |
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Assigned |
Shipdham, Thetford, UK | Assigned to 67BS, 44BG, 8AF USAAF. |