42-50614 Massachusetts Girl
UPL 65551
UPL 65551
Bowman Crew, 859th BS, 492nd BG. Back row, left to right: Vernon Rood, Bombardier; Jock, Pilotage Navigator; William Kriegel, Navigator; James Bowman, Pilot. Front row, left to right: James Green, Engineer; Everett Newton, Waist Gunner; Howard Garrett, Radio Operator; August Bonkowski, Ball Turret Gunner; William Ryan, Waist Gunner. The Bowman Crew was one of the original crews for the 492nd BG that trained in Alamogordo, New Mexico. They were assigned to the 859th BS, designated as Crew 914. 1st Lt James Bowman signed out for a B-24J, 44-40139. In April 1944, they flew their assigned aircraft to North Pickenham, England, via the southern route. Perhaps the crew came closest to death during a training exercise on the evening of 30 Jun 44 as they were practicing night flying formations. Bowman's leader signaled for him to peel off and land. However, he was directed to the wrong base which had a short runway. No one was hurt when the plane ran off the end of the landing strip, however the plane was damaged beyond repair.
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Obtained by the 492nd BG from the replacement depot to replace 44-40110 lost 7 Jul 44. Transferred to 467th BG, 788th BS Lost: 1 Jan 45, after taking a direct hit in the nose, 6 KIA, 4 POW. MACR 11587
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 788th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-739824
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Navigator, Pilot, Pathfinder Navigator
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Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 1 January 1945 |
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Added the A/C nickname listed in the "Summary biography" sections of several crew including the Pilot “Arthur M Holter”.
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MACR 11587 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database