42-110039

On 14 Mar 1944, B-24 42-110039 crashed at Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, during poor weather while attempting to land at Filton, Gloucestershire. The crew were a replacement 8th Air Force crew, on a ferry flight from Marrakech, French Morocco to Valley. Five of the crew were killed, five were injured and returned to duty.

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People

William Leslie Baker

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Air Transport Command
  • Service Numbers: 18160922
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Engineer

Charles W Gerhart

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: No 2 Combat Crew Replacement Center
  • Service Numbers: 32729319
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner

Richard J Hering

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Air Transport Command
  • Service Numbers: O-693923
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Kore C Kowalsky

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Air Transport Command
  • Service Numbers: O-695669
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Francis P Maher

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: Air Transport Command
  • Service Numbers: 18226908
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Cheddar Gorge, Cheddar BS27 3QF, UK 14 March 1944

Other

Took off from

Marrakesh, Morocco 14 March 1944

Other

Took off from

Morrison Field Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33415, USA

Revisions

Date
ContributorLucy May
Changes
Sources

Missing Air Crew Report 6415: https://www.fold3.com/image/28988733
http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1942_5.html