42-50580
Obtained by the 492nd BG from the replacement depot to replace 42-95005 DREAMER lost on 7 Jul 44. To our knowledge this aircraft was never given a nickname or had any nose art painted on it. Transferred to 467th BG, 788th BS Lost at sea: 16 Aug 44 w/Prewitte, shot down by friendly fire during a training mission. Shot down over North Sea by a malfunctioning top turret gun on another B-24 while on a practice mission. 6 killed in the line of duty, 4 rescued.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 492nd Bomb Group 788th Bomb Squadron 859th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 788th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-421636
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 492nd Bomb Group 788th Bomb Squadron 859th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33325619
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Engineer / Top Turret Gunner
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Ditched while on practice mission. |
16 August 1944 |
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