42-51231

media-16151.jpeg UPL 16151 B-24J-1-DT #42-51231 Code: U8-M
466th BG - 786th BS

Seen in the field where she crashed returning from a mission on 5 November 1944 with the Robert D. Nelson Crew. 466th Bomb Group collection

Attlebridge Arsenal - Brassfield & Wassom

Object Number - UPL 16151 - B-24J-1-DT #42-51231 Code: U8-M 466th BG - 786th BS Seen in the field where she crashed returning from a mission on 5 November 1944 with the...

The crash report showed there was over 400 gallons of fuel remaining in the tanks when this aircraft crashed. The accident committee determined the power failure was caused by the introduction of air into the cross feed system.

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Units served with

Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35649141
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13037853
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-1297007
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Places

Aerial photograph of Attlebridge airfield, looking north, the fuel store and a T2 hangar are in the upper centre, 31 January 1946. Photograph taken by No. 90 Squadron, sortie number RAF/3G/TUD/UK/51. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

Missions

  • Date: 5 November 1944

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

5 November 1944 Crashed due to fuel starvation between Attlebridge and Lenwade on 5 November 1944. Robert D. Nelson Crew (Crew #672) were returning from their first combat mission. Three of the crew were killed. the rest were seriously injured but survived.

Revisions

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Original Crash Report

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466th BG Historian

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