44-40136 Silver Witch
20 Jun 44: Lost with J. Harris Crew 707 The aircraft was damaged and they limped to Sweden. The navigator didn't think they would make it and bailed, becoming a POW. The rest went on to Sweden. 1 POW, 11 interned in Sweden, MACR 7076 This aircraft was replaced with 44-40125 HERK'S JERKS obtained from the 856th during late Jun 1944.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 857th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 857th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) Over Water (OW) |
Baltic Sea | 20 June 1944 |
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Sources
MACR 7076 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database