43-22298
Crashed on Warton Marsh after a mid-air-collision with 43-22336. The aircraft were being ferried from BAD2 at Warton to Bretigny, France.
Both members of the crew were killed.
The aircraft was excavated by Channel 4's Time Team in July 2005.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 409th Bomb Group 641st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Private
- Role/Job: Crew chief
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 409th Bomb Group 641st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-887258
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: BAD-2
- Site type: Aircraft crash site
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed |
29 November 1944 | ||
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Other Excavated |
Revisions
ContributorEmily
Changes
Sources
Historic England National Monument Record SD 42 NW 10
The Time Team Bombers, Lancashire Aircraft Investigation Team