Squadron
Insignia for 566th Bomb Squadron, 389th Bomb Group based at Hethel.
Staff Sergeant Melvin V. Wile, Left Waist Gunner, 389th Bomb Group
Extract from Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF) for Staff Sergeant Cecil Jones of the 389th Bomb Group researched by historian Bill Beigel. The file contains copies of primary documents that discuss the return of personal effects, circumstances and causes of death, and memorialisation of the fallen airman. If you require access to the full, unedited file please contact Bill Beigel via his website, www.ww2research.com, or the AAM Team at aamwebsite@iwm.org.uk
B-24 Liberator #r42-40722 'The Little Gramper' of the 491st Bomb Group used as a flight assembly ship.
"The Little Gramper" was a B-24D Liberator 42-40722 from the 566th BS, 389th BG, 8th AF and crew. Aircraft was transfered to the 491st BG on May 15,1944 for use as the formation assembly ship.
"The Little Gramper" (RR-B+) was a B-24D Liberator #42-40722 from the 566th BS, 389th BG, 8th AF. Aircraft was transferred to the 491st BG on May 15,1944 for use as the formation assembly ship.
Consolidated B-24D-80-CO Liberator Bomber 'N+' #42-40619 of the 566th BS, 389th BG, 8th AF. Participated in the 1st Aug 43 low-level Ploesti, Romania mission. Lost on 24th Feb 44 mission to bomb aircraft factories in Gotha, Germany. 3 KIA, 7 POW. MACR 2938.
Consolidated B-24D-80-CO Liberator Bomber 'N+' #42-40619 of the 566th BS, 389th BG, 8th AF off the wing of a formation buddy. Participated in the 1st Aug 43 low-level Ploesti, Romania mission. Lost on 24th Feb 44 mission to bomb aircraft factories in Gotha, Germany. 3 KIA, 7 POW. MACR 2938.
Consolidated B-24D-80-CO Liberator Bomber 'N+' #42-40619 of the 566th BS, 389th BG, 8th AF. Participated in the 1st Aug 43 low-level Ploesti, Romania mission. Lost on 24th Feb 44 mission to bomb aircraft factories in Gotha, Germany. 3 KIA, 7 POW. MACR 2938.
![Brig Gen Edward J Timberlake poses with medal recipients.
[L-R] Brig Gen Edward J Timberlake, Capt. Thomas C. Conroy and Lt Tocleson.
Conroy from the 566th BS, 389th BG was the pilot of a B-24D 42-40738](http://www.americanairmuseum.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/media/media-15323.jpeg?itok=lg6mri_9)
Brig Gen Edward J Timberlake poses with medal recipients. [L-R] Brig Gen Edward J Timberlake, Capt. Thomas C. Conroy and Lt Tocleson. Conroy from the 566th BS, 389th BG was the pilot of a B-24D 42-40738 "The Oklahoman" on the Aug 1st 43 low-level mission to bomb the oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania. He was forced to divert to Malta due to low fuel and damage.
Group
The 389th Bomb Group, known in more familiar terms as "the Sky Scorpions", flew strategic bombing missions in B-24 Liberators from Hethel, England. They also sent detachments to join bases in North Africa at Benghazi No. 10, Libya, between 3 July 1943...
| Station | Location | Date |
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| Based | Hethel |
Military | First Lieutenant | Navigator | 389th Bomb Group
35 missions July 2, 1944 accident on runway in B24 #42-50378. 10 RTD. Rowbottom crew.
DFC/ AM w/ 3 Oak Leaf Cluster
Military | Technical Sergeant | Radio Operator, Radio Operator Gunner | 389th Bomb Group
After bombs away on a mission to Friedrichshafen, GR on 16 Mar 1944, B-24J #42-100332 'Galloping Katie' was forced to feather and engine and losing altitude and landed in Switzerland. Interned.
Military | Lieutenant | Co-Pilot | 389th Bomb Group
Shot down 26 November 1944 in B-24 #4410579 'Pugnacious Princess Pat. ' Killed in Action (KIA).
Military | Staff Sergeant | Ball Turret Gunner | 389th Bomb Group
Shot down by flak on the return from a mission to Erkner, Berlin on 8 Mar 1944 in B-24J #42-100375. Prisoner of War (POW).
POW
Military | Staff Sergeant | Ball Turret Gunner | 389th Bomb Group
Military | Second Lieutenant | Navigator | 389th Bomb Group
Shot down by fighters and crashed at Uklei on 6/21/44 in B-24 #4295145 Killed in Action (KIA)Brown hair, best looking. Known for his integrity and intellect.
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Military | Technical Sergeant | Right Waist Gunner, Waist Gunner | 389th Bomb Group
Flew on 1 Aug 43 raid on Ploesti then Shot down 5 December 1943 in B-24 #4240738 'Fightin' Sam. ' Killed in Action (KIA).
Military | Sergeant | Gunner | 389th Bomb Group
Military | Captain | Observer | 389th Bomb Group
Prisoner of War (POW) Crashed near Surburg in B-24 #4250511
Military | Lieutenant | Navigator | 389th Bomb Group
B-24 Liberator
Assigned to 566BS, 389BG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Bremen, A/C severely hit by flak crew baled out 20-Dec-43. 10 x POW. MACR 1972.
B-24 Liberator
On 7 July 1944, B-24 #4128824 'Sackwarmer' was involved in a mid air collision and crashed near Brumby, Germany.
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B-24 Liberator
Consolidated B-24D-80-CO Liberator Bomber 'N+' #42-40619 of the 566th BS, 389th BG, 8th AF. Participated in the 1st Aug 43 low-level Ploesti, Romania mission, returning safely to Libya. Lost on 24th Feb 44 mission to bomb aircraft factories in Gotha,...
B-24 Liberator
B-24 Liberator #42-40706 'Tondelao' 566th BS, 389th BG, 8th AF, flew on 1st Aug 43 Ploesti oil refinery raid piloted by Cecil J Whitener, returning safely to Libya.
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B-24 Liberator
Pilot 1/Lt Horton, Robert W. KIA, Co-Pilot 2/Lt Hull, Charles T. KIA
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| 13 March 2015 16:29:46 | rossingtonj | Changes to type |
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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database / Units in the UK from ETOUSA Station List, as transcribed by Lt. Col. Philip Grinton (US Army, Retired) and extracted by IWM; air division data from L.D. Underwood, based on the 8th Air Force Strength Report of 6th August 1944, as published in 'The 8th Air Force Yearbook' by Lt. Col. John H Woolnough (1980) |
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