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Assigned to 574BS, 391BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) bombing mission to Ahrweiler, Germany. Fighter attack from rear destroyed tail turret, set right engine, right wing and bombay on fire, went down, exploding over edge of a small town. 23-Dec-44 1 x KIA, 5 x POW. MACR 11485.
Crew: Pilot 1Lt Wilbur P Stephenson KIA, Co 2Lt John J Kollar, Bomb/Nav 2Lt Emil L Schwarz, Radio Sgt Neel L Struwe, Eng/Gunner Sgt Arthur C Walstrom, Arm/Gunner Sgt Louis J Verdeal.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 391st Bomb Group 574th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17119077 / O-704857
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bomber pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Matching Green
Missions
- Date: 23 December 1944
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany | 23 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) bombing mission to Ahrweiler, Germany. Fighter attack from rear destroyed tail turret, set right engine, right wing and bombay on fire went down, exploding over edge of a small town. 23-Dec-44 1 x KIA, 5 x POW. MACR 11485. |
Manufactured |
Offutt AFB, NE, USA | Built at Martin. | |
Delivered |
Nebraska, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Matching, Harlow CM17, UK | Assigned to 574BS, 391BG, 9AF USAAF. |