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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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 790th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14156348
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Engineer / Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-695455
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 20938904 / O-745956
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12215195
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Bombardier, Bombardier; Togglier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39690607
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Places
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other 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. |