42-52525 Six Bits
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UPL 24724
Rudowske's crew of the 789th Bomb Squadron, 467th Bomb Group.
Back row, left to right: Robertson, Hudak, Johnson, Rodowske
Front row, left to right: Adams, North, Brocciana, Anderson, Rood, Ford Victor J Hudak Collection
Back row, left to right: Robertson, Hudak, Johnson, Rodowske
Front row, left to right: Adams, North, Brocciana, Anderson, Rood, Ford Victor J Hudak Collection
Shared with the American Air Museum by Victor J Hudak's nephew, Jim Caporuscio.
Damaged by flak and landed in Sweden on 21 June 1944. Crew interned.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 789th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 31260510
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 789th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36586369
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 789th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39275965
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 789th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-701426
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 789th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-818284
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Sweden | 21 June 1944 |
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
MACR 6234 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database