42-64436 Two Gun Flossie

30 December 1943 on return from mission to IGF factory at Ludwigshaven, B-24 #42-64436 "Two Gun Flossie" had an accident upon landing.

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Units served with

A pathfinder B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-51681) of the 453rd Bomb Group flies in formation with a fellow Liberator of the 453rd and and a pathfinder Liberator of the 445th Bomb Group. Image via Alan Rowsell.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 445th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron 701st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-801489
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Revisions

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added a "-" to the A/C type in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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ContributorUALDC8
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445th Bomb Group website
Battle Colors, Insignia & Aircraft Markings of the 8th Air Force in WWII, Volume 1, Robert A. Watkins
B-24 Aircraft Production List
USAAF Aircraft Record Cards

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ContributorUALDC8
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445th Bomb Group website.
Battle Colors, Insignia & Markings of the 8th Air Force in WWII, Robert A. Watkins

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'Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces', Bishop & Hey