42-52517 Model-T
Source:
http://www.b24.net/aircraft/photos/42-52517,%20Model%20T%20Ford%20-%20JGilbert.jpg
Photos sourced from b24.net.
Object Number - UPL 17414 - Nose art for "Model T." Source: http://www.b24.net/aircraft/photos/42-52517,%20Model%20T%20Ford%20-%20JGilbert.jpg
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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: 392nd Bomb Group 578th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34652746
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 578th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-768019
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 579th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-711367
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 578th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 579th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 7 July 1944 | Crew under 2Lt. William M. Milliken on first mission. Target Bernberg, Germany. Ship was targeted by fighters and flak over the target. Heavy damage to the waist and tail sent it falling out of control from 23,000 feet to approximately 1,000 feet, when it exploded. 2Lt Robert Darnell (co-pilot) was blown clear, and was sole survivor of the crew. |
