41-3333

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Units served with

A-26 Invaders, including (serial number 43-22575) of the 47th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force lined up in Italy.

47th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

97th Bomb Squadron

  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

William Laurens Bruce

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 47th Bomb Group 97th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-790788
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Edward Vincent Manzie

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 47th Bomb Group 97th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31132333
  • Highest Rank: Corporal (5th Grade)
  • Role/Job: Dorsal Gunner

Places

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Shot Down

near Capinone, Italy Hit by flak over the target. The a/c lost its right wing then explode. Two KIA, one WIA and returned

Revisions

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Contributor466thHistorian
ChangesCreated entry with serial number, aircraft type, production block number, manufacturer, events, unit associations and place associations
Sources

http://www.47thbombgroup.org/macr/1122.html
http://joebaugher.com/usattack/a20_11.html