42-110236

The B-24J, 42-110236, was lost on a mission to the aircraft factory at Gotha, Germany, due to a fuel leak. It crashed in the woods at Bad Kissinger District, Bavaria, Germany. the crewmen bailed out and were captured. 10 POW. 24 Feb 1944

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Units served with

The insignia of the 93rd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35136562
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner

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Germany 24 February 1944 - 24 February 1944 Aircraft was lost on a mission to the aircraft factory at Gotha, Germany, due to a fuel leak. It crashed in the woods at Bad Kissinger District, Bavaria, Germany. The crewmen bailed out and were captured. 10 POW. 24 Feb 1944

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ContributorKickapoo
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Sources

James H. Altizer - American Air Museum In Britain.com

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ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

MACR 2906 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database