42-7558 Lillian Ann
On 2/13/44 the aircraft was on a mission to bomb the V-1 launch site at Bonnieres, France. Over the target it was hit by flak which knocked out 2 engines & punctured the fuel tanks. Returning to England the aircraft made a crash-landing 5 miles west of Dover, Kent. All of the crew survived & returned to duty.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-803241
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-806747
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 700th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-739232
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
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Heavy Bombers of the Mighty 8th
Losses of the US 8th & 9th Air Forces - Vol 2
Battle Colors - Vol 1
Mike Simpson's 445th Bomb Group Website
AFHRA - Reels A0654 & B0556
ContributorUALDC8
Changes
Sources
AFHRA - Reels A0654 & B0556
Losses of the US 8th & 9th Air Forces - Vol 2
Battle Colors - Vol 1
Mike Simpson's 445th Bomb Group Website
Heavy Bombers of the Mighty 8th