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This aircraft was shot down by fighter planes over Saarbrucken, Germany, 31 July 1944. Some of the crew were captured, and were POWs.  

Photo likely taken by someone Lt. Joe Woerner's crew, between 16 July - 31 July 1944. 

 

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 489th Bomb Group 846th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 489th Bomb Group 846th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 489th Bomb Group 846th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 489th Bomb Group 846th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 489th Bomb Group 846th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

31 July 1944

Revisions

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ContributorETD489
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Sources

Lt. Ernest Davis, 489th B.G, 846 Sqd.

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ContributorAAM
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MACR 7754 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database