41-31961
Assigned to 453BS, 323BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Caen, France 6-Jun-44. hit by at least three flak hits in bomb bay and wing, moved out of formation allowing crew to bale out, went into spin and exploded on impact. 3 x POW, 4 x KIA. MACR 5527.
Crew: Major Paul J Stach - Pilot, 2Lt Guido F Gileno - Bombardier
Capt Robert K Seagraves - Navigator, S/Sgt John D Westran - Engineer/gunner
T/Sgt Albert G Brenan - Radio/gunner, S/Sgt George W Fobes - Armourer/gunner
Sgt Richard E Findley - Photographer.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 455th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18054711 / O-409775
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Bomber pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 453rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19077239
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Engineer/gunner
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Events
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
14270 Mézidon-Canon, France | 6 June 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Caen, France 6-Jun-44. hit by at least three flak hits in bomb bay and wing, moved out of formation allowing crew to bale out, went into spin and exploded on impact. 3 x POW, 4 x KIA. MACR 5527. |
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Manufactured |
Offutt AFB, NE, USA | Built at Martins. | |
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Delivered |
Nebraska, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Andrewsfield Aviation Ltd, Saling Airfield Stebbing Great Dunmow Essex CM6 3TH, United Kingdom | Assigned to 453BS, 323BG, 9AF USAAF. |