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People

Ernest Douglas Tibbets

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 404th Fighter Group 508th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-432254
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Events

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 8 December 1944

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Ship belonged to Maj. George McLaughlin, flown Dec. 8 ,1944 by Capt. Ernest "Tibbo" Tibbets

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MACR 10830 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database