41-28759

Assigned to 577BS, 392BG, 8AF USAAF. 4 x missions. Failed to Return (FTR) on mission to Berlin. 3 x Fw190's attacked and damaged 2 engines, one Fw190 was shot down, forcing a 2nd to break off, whilst the third struck from below inflicting severe damage. Pilot, copilot and nose gunner maintained some control whilst remaining crew baled out before A/C crashed near Bippen, Germany 29-Apr-44. 7 x POW, 3 x KIA. MACR 4462.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 392nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33110100
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17155520
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35000419
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34702598
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 38341227
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

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Assigned

Wendling, Dereham NR19, UK 19 March 1944 - 29 April 1944 Assigned to 577BS, 392BG, 8AF USAAF.

Crashed

Failed to Return (FTR)

49626 Bippen, Germany 29 April 1944 Failed to Return (FTR) on mission to Berlin. Shot down near Bippen, Germany 29-Apr-44. 7 x POW, 3 x KIA. MACR 4462.

Manufactured

San Diego, CA, USA Built at Douglas.

Delivered

California, USA Delivered to USAAF.

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Sources

MACR 4462 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database