42-50383 King Kong
Identified aircraft based on information at Mark Styling
Added caption, collection title and associated people and units
Object Number - UPL 37149 - Donald Brent, Ernest G Maynard and Ernest Odelli of the 445th Bomb Group and their crew with a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50383) nicknamed...
Robert D Russell and his crew of the 445th Bomb Group completed 10 missions aboard "King Kong". The aircraft was later lost on a mission over Kassel on 27 September 1944, while being flown by Jim Baynham and his crew.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-552862
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
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Missions
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 27 September 1944 |
Revisions
Aircraft name given in associated crew biographies and appearance at Mark Styling
MACR 9390 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database