42-72876 Lucky Tiger
Object Number - UPL 47902 - B-24 42-72876 'Lucky Tiger' 566BS, 389BG
Assigned to 566BS, 389BG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Solingen with Tom Fravega crew; “The 93rd reported following observations by teles line at 2230 to Lt. Cozart – ‘at 1220-1223 shortly after target (perhaps 10 min) a B-24 with a large C and the letter E was seen to fall with both rudders off, and its bomb bay on fire. It then exploded. 1 crew reported that the A/C was believed hit by a rocket. 2-3 chutes reported by several crews, and another crew reported 7 chutes.’ Capt. Ware.” A/C exploded 1-Dec-43; shot down. 6 x POW, 4 x KIA. MACR 2500
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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: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34187883
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron 98th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 34004020 / O-735072
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36060147
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14150402
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35528813
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Solingen, Germany | 1 December 1943 | Failed to Return (FTR) Solingen with Tom Fravega crew; “The 93rd reported following observations by teles line at 2230 to Lt. Cozart – ‘at 1220-1223 shortly after target (perhaps 10 min) a B-24 with a large C and the letter E was seen to fall with both rudders off, and its bomb bay on fire. It then exploded. 1 crew reported that the A/C was believed hit by a rocket. 2-3 chutes reported by several crews, and another crew reported 7 chutes.’ Capt. Ware.” A/C exploded 1-Dec-43; shot down. 6 x POW, 4 x KIA. MACR 2500 |
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Assigned |
Hethel, UK | Assigned to 566BS, 389BG, 8AF USAAF. |
