43-22359

media-34809.jpeg UPL 34809 Douglas A-26 Invader moments after a direct flak hit severed its port outer wing over Velen, Germany - 21st March 1945.

Aircraft Serial Number 43-22359 of the 642nd Bomb Squadron, 409th Bomb Group, 9th Air Force. The incident occurred a couple of minutes after bombs were dropped and the crew of three were unable to leave the aircraft before it struck the ground

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Object Number - UPL 34809 - Douglas A-26 Invader moments after a direct flak hit severed its port outer wing over Velen, Germany - 21st March 1945. Aircraft Serial Number...

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Units served with

The insignia of the 640th Bomb Squadron, 409th Bomb Group.

409th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Events

Event Location Date Description

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 21 March 1945

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Associated media.

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MACR 13228 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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Object number: UPL 34809 - Douglas A-26 Invader moments after a direct flak...