42-32081 Yellow Cab
Object Number - UPL 20627 - B-17G 42-32081
Delivered Cheyenne 23/1/44; Gr Island 6/2/44; Presque Is 4/3/44; Assigned 708BS/447BG Rattlesden 6/3/44; Missing in Action Hamburg 4/11/44 with Junior Adams, Bob McGuire, Edwin Breaw, Ross McCollum, Millard Bell, John Roberts, John Dewberry, John Collins, Larry Ornato (9 Killed in Action); flak, crashed Channel. Missing Air Crew Report 10162. YELLOW CAB.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 708th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 708th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 708th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 708th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Places
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) Over Water (OW) |
English Channel | 4 November 1944 |
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Sources
Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 10162 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database