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
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36636142
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Nose Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35370783
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32361311
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35451359
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 704th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-674019
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
Places
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other 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 |
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Manufactured |
Willow Run, Ypsilanti, MI | Built at Ford. | |
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Assigned |
Bungay, UK | Assigned to 704BS, 446BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Sources
MACR 5251 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database