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Assigned to 852BS, 491BG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Berlin with Frank Jensen crew 26-Feb-45; feathered No3 engine over target, fell behind formation, A/C abandoned Rakoniewice, Poland. 11 x RTD MACR 12770
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 852nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-718649
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 852nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12178877 / O-832445
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 852nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 42026483
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 852nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16136759 / O-716972 / AO-51947
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 852nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33671091
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight engineer / gunner
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Rakoniewice, Poland | 26 February 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) Berlin with Frank Jensen crew 26-Feb-45; feathered No3 engine over target, fell behind formation, A/C abandoned Rakoniewice, Poland. 11 x RTD MACR 12770 |
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Assigned |
Metfield, UK | Assigned to 852BS, 491BG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Manufactured |
Willow Run airfield, Ypsilanti, MI | Built at Ford. |
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Sources
MACR 12770 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database