43-37869 Blond Bomber’
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UPL 49148
43-37869 Blond Bomber was named by crew chief M/Sgt Milan P. Maroney, in honor of his wife.
447th Bomb Group collection
Surridge, E. K., & Dooley, E. C. (1947). Pictorial History of the 447th Bombardment Group (H), including the 710th Squadrone History. LA: Army Navy Publishing.
Delivered Cheyenne 31/5/44; Kearney 9/6/44; Grenier 28/6/44; Assigned 710BS/447BG Rattlesden 29/6/44; Missing in Action Merseburg 25/11/44 with Harry Blair, John Bante, Valentine Williams, Leo Wolfe, Jack Peterson, Ed Todd (6 Prisoner of War); Chas Voyles, Ken Perry, Art Litchfield (3 Killed in Action); flak, crashed Plauen, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 10756. BLONDE BOMBER.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 710th Bomb Squadron 447th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 20952347 / O-768653
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11106973 / T-005426
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16161669
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34799190
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 38539980
- Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
Places
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 25 November 1944 |