44-093
Assigned to 668BS, 416BG, 9AF USAAF. Saarlautern mission. Crash landed in A-20K 44-093 in friendly territory [Prosnes A-79], after flak hit A/C, pilot Capt Meagher WIA. Hydraulics and radio/intercom shot away. 2-Dec-44.
Crew: Pilot Capt J F Meagher, Nav 1Lt Jack J Burg, Mech/Gunner S/Sgt J E McCreery, Arm/Gunner S/Sgt C Fetko.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-743756
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier/Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33466434
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Mechanic/Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14159210
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Arm/Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-749487
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Combat mission |
Landau, Germany | 19 November 1944 | Mission to Landau. 19-Nov-44. Pilot Capt J F Meagher Nav 1Lt Jack J Burg Mech/Gun Sgt D M Brown Arm/Gun Sgt F L Flacks |
Crashed |
51400 Prosnes, France | 2 December 1944 | Crash landed in A-20K 44-093 in friendly territory [Prosnes A-79], after flak hit A/C, pilot Capt Meagher WIA 2-Dec-44. |
Manufactured |
Los Angeles, CA, USA | Built at Douglas. | |
Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to CA. | |
Assigned |
Wetherfield, Stansted CM24 8JA, UK | Assigned to 668BS, 416BG, 9AF USAAF. |
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