42-64460 Shack Rabbit
Find A Grave Memorial# 56299069
Object Number - UPL 21628 - 2nd Lt Ray Gilbreath
Lost 6 Mar 44 - shot down by fighters near Plantlüne during the return flight. The
aircraft exploded after four of the crew had bailed out. It went down in a small
wood at Biene after the pilot had pulled up the plane to avoid crashing in the city
of Lingen/Ems. (Berlin-Genshagen) MACR 2972
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 733rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12180353
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator, Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 733rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-746483
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 733rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-688768
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 733rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34603295
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 733rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18137430
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner and Assistant Flight Engineer
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 6 March 1944 |