42-109793
Standing (L-R): 2nd Lt. Naseeb Tweel-Navigator, 2nd Lt. Earle P. Durley Jr.-Pilot, 2nd Lt. Lester Bise-Bombardier
Kneeling (L-R) S/Sgt. Roy E Maker-Waist Gunner, S/Sgt. Edwin Pixley-Ball Turrent Gunner, S/Sgt. Billy Espich-Tail Gunner, S/Sgt. Edmond Rock-Radio, T/Sgt. Clarence H. Stark-First Engineer-Top Turret Gunner, Robert Cook-Waist Gunner. Clarence Stark Collection
Billy J Espich WWII Collection
Object Number - UPL 38431 - Crew 16, 712th Bomb Squadron, 448th Bombardment Group, 20th Combat Wing, 2nd Air Division, 8th Air Force. Standing (L-R): 2nd Lt. Naseeb...
July 2, 1944 after take-off on mission to Fiefs, France, B-24 #42-109793 lost the 3rd and then #4 propellor. Pilot Lt. B Blanton was advised by the tower to abandon the a/c and crew bailed out near Boreham, Essex.
9 RTD, 1KOM
Co-Pilot Lieutenant Schierbrock was severely injured and died 7 July 1944
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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: 448th Bomb Group 714th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 714th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-663471
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
![Airmen of the 448th Bomb Group examine bullet holes in the side of their B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-7746) nicknamed “Bag O’ Bolts” after a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press.' [stamp], 'Reviewed and passed 23 Feb 1944.' [stamp], 'Not to be published until 27/2/44.' [stamp] and '307110.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'AFIRE RIDDLED BY 400 BULLET HOLES "BAG O' BOLTS" COMES HOME ON TWO ENGINES. Riddled by four hundred bullet holes, its waist section gutted by fire and](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-380623.jpg.webp?itok=X2xXR69T)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 2nd Air Division 20th Combat Bomb Wing 448th Bomb Group 491st Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15354024
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 714th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed |
Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, UK | 2 July 1944 |
