42-7551 The Jinx
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Object Number - UPL 26448 - 42-7551
THE JINX 42-7551 started out with the 392nd BG and transferred to the 44th without flying combat.
Repaired after a crash landing at Garveston, near Shipdham, receiving extensive battle damage from the 13 November, 1943 mission, JINX later crashed and burned 13 January, 1944 at Letton Hall, Cranworth, Norfolk, after turning into a dead engine, losing height and crashing into a fir spinney, 2 miles east of the main runway. Lt. Glenn Hovey and crew were all killed before ever flying a mission.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-676805
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36378877
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Engineer
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
England | 13 January 1944 |
