42-95930 Angel Puss
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 1332 - A B-26 Marauder (KX-D, serial number 42-95930) of the 387th Bomb Group.
Baugher: Martin B-26B-50-MA 42-95930 Angel Puss (387th BG, 558th BS, 9th AF) shot down by AAA at Raon near St Die, France Oct 12, 1944. MACR 9817. One crewman killed, seven bailed out and became POW.
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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: 387th Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 12 October 1944 |
Revisions
My father, Paul Richard Shafer, was co-pilot of Angel Puss when she was shot down on Oct. 12, 1944. At the time, they had left Stoney Cross and were flying out of a renovated German fighter field near Cherbourg. They had just attacked a tank repair depot at La Bitche when an 88 came through the tail and exploded just above the plane. The explosion killed Srg. Moldanado instantly, the remaining members of the crew got out safely, only to be captured. My father and "Buzz" Sewell, the bombardier/nav bunked together in prison camp and were liberated by Patton's troops in 45.
MACR 9817 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database
