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Crashed upon returning from a bombing mission to Germany (Misburg), after being shot down by German Luftwaffe.
One crew member, S/Sgt. Lee A. Taylor, died in the crash.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
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James K Wenzel and crew at the end of B-24 Operational Combat Training training (OTU) in July, 1943 in Casper, Wyoming
MIlitary records
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group 854th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37577413
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator/Tail Gunner/Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 491st Bomb Group
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed |
26 November 1944 |
Revisions
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Sources
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=175732;
"Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Bishop & Hey