UPL 19442

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B-17G 42-31565 335th BS, 95th BG, 8AF USAAF. After sustaining flak damage and dropping out of formation the crew bailed out over the region of Avesnes, Cambria, Saint Quentin, France and the aircraft crashed at Saint Symphorien in Belgium. 4th March 44.

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Units

The insignia of the 95th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 335th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16056598 and O-747321
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Lassie Come Home
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 335th Bomb Squadron

Mission

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Sources

AAM DB Entry Correction.

Date:
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ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, place associations, aircraft associations and mission associations