42-7591 Fat stuff ii
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Object Number - UPL 54412 - "FAT STUFF II" B-24H, (42-7591) returning from a mission to Berlin 22 Mar 1944.
“LITTLE FAT STUFF II” (42-7591) was damaged by flak on a mission to Munich on 12 Jul 1944 and was forced to land at the St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport, Switzerland. It was flown back to England on 3 Oct 45 and salvaged 22 Oct 45.
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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: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33162501
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner / Armorer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12014865 / 0669946
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron 713th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 0817378
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 0806394
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19056598
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer / Top Turret Gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 12 July 1944
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Munich, Germany | 12 July 1944 |
Revisions
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources
MACR 7559 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database
