42-52228 Hairless Joe
Missing in Action 20/7/44, last seen near Friedrichshafen, Germany, Missing Air Crew Report 6971.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Service Numbers: O-764409
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 454th Bomb Group 738th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-699573
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Service Numbers: 16082021
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Eng / Gnr
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Service Numbers: 33501750
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Eng / Gnr
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Service Numbers: 39552016
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Eng / Gnr
Places
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Friedrichshafen, Germany |
Revisions
ContributorLucy May
Changes
Sources
This record was initially for B-17 42-5228 but now, given further edits to the record, it represents B-24 42-55228.
Serial number of aircraft is typed up as 42-5228 in MACR 6971 but this has been corrected by a user to 42-52228:
https://www.fold3.com/image/28677568
See further sources: http://www.b24bestweb.com/hairlessjoe-v3-1.htm