42-95205 Lonesome Polecat
Object Number - UPL 51337 - B-24 42-95205 'Lonesome Polecat', 566BS, 389BG at Dubendorf, Switzerland.
Assigned to 564BS, 389BG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Karlsruhe, Germany with Fanelli crew; A/C damaged by flak, one engine feathered and landed in Dubendorf, Switzerland on 5-Sep-44. Crew Interned. 10 x INT
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Observer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 38488501
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Bombardier, Enlisted, Nose Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13099632 / O-817408
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Dubendorf, Switzerland | 5 September 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) Karlsruhe, Germany with Fanelli crew; A/C damaged by flak, one engine feathered and landed in Dubendorf, Switz on 5-Sep-44. Crew Interned. |
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Assigned |
Hethel, UK | Assigned to 564BS, 389BG, 8AF USAAF. | |
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Manufactured |
Willow Run, Ypislanti, MI | Built at Ford. |
