W P Bireley

Military

October 3, 1942 'Hitler's Hearse' landing gear would not retract. All but pilot and copilot had to bale out before attempted landing at Newmarket airfield. AC# B-17F-5-BO 41-24398. All crew returned.

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301st Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Losses of the 8th and 9th AF by Bishop and Hey p. 36