43-38029 Honeychile
Object Number - UPL 73311 - Crash scene
During a strike of Germany industry at Köln (Cologne), Honeychile suffered engine problems. These failures forced LT Olson (Pilot) to leave formation and make for England. The crew had to eventually bail out, and the autopilot landed the aircraft near Liege, Belgium. The bombs exploded during the landing.
https://486th.org/Photos/AC1/HoneychileC.htm
Delivered Cheyenne 17/6/44; Kearney 28/6/44; Grenier 13/7/44; Assigned 833BS/486BG [4N-N] Sudbury 16/7/44; transferred 835BS [H8-B]; `12m` battle damaged Cologne 14/10/44 with ? and crew bailed; force landed continent; Salvaged 14/11/44. HONEYCHILE.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 486th Bomb Group 835th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 486th Bomb Group 835th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 693339
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
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and the aircraft photo page for 'Honeychile': https://486th.org/Photos/AC1/HoneychileC.htm
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