42-40780 Available Jones
Object Number - UPL 14853 - B-24 Liberator #4240780 'Available Jones', Lost 1 Aug 43 at Ploesti. Damaged by flak, a balloon cable, and fighters, she was ditched 30 miles south...
Lost 1 Aug 43 at Ploesti. Damaged by flak, a balloon cable, and fighters, she was ditched 30 miles south of Corfu on her return. Crew became POW's. MACR 2411.
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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: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17077806
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Assistant Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-734871
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Missions
- Date: 1 August 1943
- Official Description:
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Corfu | 1 August 1943 | Lost 1 Aug 43 at Ploesti. Damaged by flak, a balloon cable, and fighters, she was ditched 30 miles south of Corfu on her return. Crew became POW's. MACR 2411. |
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Sources
MACR 2411 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database
