44-8302 Vagabond Lady
Delivered Hunter 3/8/44; Long Beach 10/8/44; Hunter 15/8/44; Dow Fd 1/9/44; Assigned 561BS/388BG Knettishall 14/9/44; Missing in Action Saarbrucken 9/11/44 with Louis B Panther, Carl Johnson, Ernie Baker, Bill Broad, Alonzo Sullivan, Tony Rosetano, Fred Abigt photos (7 Prisoner of War); Sid Sher, Martin Targonsky, Dave Blue (3 Killed in Action); flak, crashed Herne, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 10351. VAGABOND LADY.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35729232
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Photographer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16121920
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 20327651
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner / Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Vagabond Lady
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 9 November 1944 |