41-28742 Old Glory
Assigned to 579BS, 392BG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) on 1st mission to Friedrichshafen 18-Mar-44. Shot down by fighters and crashed W of Rottweil, Germany. 1 x POW, 9 x KIA. MACR 3319.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 579th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-416988
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 579th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 579th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 579th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Bombardier, Bombardier; Togglier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 579th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Rottweil, Germany | 18 March 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Friedrichshafen 18-Mar-44. Shot down by fighters and crashed W of Rottweil, Germany. 1 x POW, 9 x KIA. MACR 3319. |
Manufactured |
Tulsa, OK, USA | Built at Douglas. | |
Delivered |
Oklahoma, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Other Assigned |
Wendling, Dereham NR19, UK | 18 March 1944 | Assigned to 579BS, 392BG, 8AF USAAF. |