42-50804 Pleasant Surprise II

42-50804 had a mid-air collision with Lieutenant Markuson's of the 579th Squadron flying in 42-51340, both bombers crashing and killing all but (2) crewmembers on each. Staff Sergeants B. D. Haskins and W. W. Smith survived from Lieutenant Kaiser's crew and Technical Sergeant P. L. Cain with Lieutenant H. W. Hutchcroft managed to safely escape from Lieutenant Markuson's ship.

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The insignia of the 392nd Bomb Group.

392nd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Billy Dean Haskins

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 578th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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