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Assigned to 450BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Isigny, France hit by flak engine ablaze, salvoed bombs and bale out ordered, pilot did not escape 5 x POW, 1 x KIA. 9-May-44. MACR 4478.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 450th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11051452 / O-868997
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 450th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17035133
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: Australian
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 450th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37213983
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Engineer / gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 450th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-732562
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bomber pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 450th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36122461 / O-743915
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier / Navigator
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Great Saling
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
14230 Isigny, France | 9 May 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Isigny, France hit by flak engine ablaze, salvoed bombs and bale out ordered, pilot did not escape 5 x POW, 1 x KIA. MACR 4478. |
Manufactured |
Offutt AFB, NE, USA | Built at Martin's. | |
Delivered |
Nebraska, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Assigned to 450BS, 322BG, 9AF USAAF. |