42-51231
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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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 786th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 786th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11123104
- Highest Rank: Technician Third 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: Gunner
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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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. |