42-7583

Assigned to 704BS, 446BG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Bricy, France; bombs released through closed bomb bay doors, part of which became jammed in tail controls causing A/C to crash SE of Ptay,France 23-May-44. 10 x KIA MACR 5251



Crew: Lt James C. Blackwood, Lt Harold W. Turner, Lt Hugh R. Hunter, T/Sgt Chris M Chism, T/Sgt Herbert E. Shafer, T/Sgt Carl P. Gochnauer, S/Sgt Murray G. Glanzrock, S/Sgt Chris Mosckou Jr, S/Sgt Henry A. Popiolek, Sgt Joseph R. Markus

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Units served with

A flight of B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group fly in formation above the clouds.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-747194
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33327770
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14083453
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13102042
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16077883 / O-801472
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Places

Aerial photograph of Bungay (Flixton) airfield, looking south, the technical site- with T2 hangar- and control tower are to the right, where the main airfield gate is also situated, 16 October 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/930. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Flixton

Events

Event Location Date Description

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Ptay, France 23 May 1944 Failed to Return (FTR) Bricy, France; bombs released through closed bomb bay doors, part of which became jammed in tail controls causing A/C to crash SE of Ptay, France 23-May-44. 10 x KIA MACR 5251

Manufactured

Willow Run, Ypsilanti, MI Built at Ford.

Assigned

Bungay, UK Assigned to 704BS, 446BG, 8AF USAAF.

Revisions

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Sources

MACR 5251 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database