41-28853
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FRE 9053
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 41-28853) of the 465th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force explodes in mid-air over Blechammer as a result of a direct flak hit. 20 November 1944.
Roger Freeman Collection
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 465th Bomb Group 783rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-421387
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 465th Bomb Group 783rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Squadron Commander - Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 465th Bomb Group 783rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11131636
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 465th Bomb Group 783rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12111162
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Top turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 465th Bomb Group 783rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-712672
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Shot Down |
Blechhammer, 92439 Bodenwöhr, Germany | 20 November 1944 |