41-28910 The Old Goat

media-6890.jpeg UPL 6890 B-24H-15-DT "The Old Goat"
466th BG - 784th BS
Code: T9-R

466th BG Archives

Object Number - UPL 6890 - B-24H-15-DT "The Old Goat" 466th BG - 784th BS Code: T9-R

On 19 April 1945, B-24 41-28910 (858th BS, 492nd BG) crashed from unknown cause off coast of Norway. All 11 crew killed. MACR 14191.

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Units served with

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 458th Bomb Group 466th Bomb Group 66th Bomb Squadron 754th Bomb Squadron 784th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 0692777
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 859th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 859th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 466th Bomb Group 66th Bomb Squadron 784th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31281254
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: waist gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 859th Bomb Squadron 492nd Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Places

Missions

  • Date: 9 September 1944
  • Date: 8 September 1944
A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97904) nicknamed "Lady Janette" of the 452nd Bomb Group drops bombs over the target. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Stuttgart 5 Sept 44. 452 BG Mott A/C.'
  • Date: 5 September 1944
  • Date: 26 August 1944

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

1st 466th BG Mission

Munich, Germany 11 July 1944

Other

Final 466th BG Mission

Magdeburg, Germany 11 September 1944

Other

Taxiing Accident (TAC)

20 September 1944 At Attlebridge

Other

Ground Accident (GAC)

26 March 1945 At Harrington

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Norway 19 April 1945

Revisions

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Sources

MACR 14191 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database
http://aviationarchaeology.com/src/dbasn.asp?SN=41-28910&Submit4=Go

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Contributor466thHistorian
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Sources

"Attlebridge Diaries" - John Woolnough
page 205

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466th BG Archives

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