41-28650 Rooster
Assigned to 732BS, 453BG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Brunswick, A/C left formation short of IP due to attack by Bf109 in which pilot was killed by 20mm cannon shell. A/C abandoned by crew 8-Apr-44. 1 x KIA, 11 x POW. MACR 3929.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 732nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-755201
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 732nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Observer
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Salzwedel, Germany | 8 April 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Brunswick, A/C left formation short of IP due to attack by Bf109 in which pilot was killed by 20mm cannon shell. A/C abandoned by crew 8-Apr-44. ' 1 x KIA, 11 x POW. MACR 3929. |
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Manufactured |
Tulsa, OK, USA | Built at Douglas. | |
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Delivered |
Oklahoma, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Other Assigned |
Old Buckenham, UK | 8 April 1944 | Assigned to 732BS, 453BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Sources
MACR 3929 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database