42-31988 The Blonde Bomber
Delivered Cheyenne 13/1/44; Savannah 26/2/44; Assigned 510BS/351BG [TU-C] Polebrook 30/3/44; detailed training mission 23/4/44 with Maj David Wheeler, Radio Operator: John Corwile(wia), pass-Don Cutler, pass-Porter Black (4 Returned to Duty); Co-pilot: Chester Montgomery, Bombardier: Capt Bill Winter, pass-Bill Manley, pass-Albert Brooks (4 Killed in Service); `3m` lost #2, then Co-pilot: feathered #1 in error causing ship to crash Hemington, Northamptonshire; Salvaged 2 SAD Lt Staughton 24/4/44. THE BLONDE BOMBER.
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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: 351st Bomb Group 11th Station Complement Squadron
- Highest Rank: Corporal
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 11th Station Complement Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 511th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group 509th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 351st Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
Places
- Site type: Airfield