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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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 714th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, UK | 2 July 1944 |