42-7555 Lizzie
On 12/22/43, while returning from a mission to Osnabruck, Germany (445th BG Mission 4), the aircraft was heavily damaged by German fighters & the navigator was killed. The pilot was able to return to England by jettisoning everything possible to reduce weight. Sadly, the crew was forced to make the agonizing decision to include the body of the dead navigator. The aircraft made a crash-landing at RAF Manston.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35347793
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-460380
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot ; Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group
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AFHRA - Reels A0654 & B0556
Losses of the US 8th & 9th Air Forces - Vol 1
Battle Colors - Vol 1
Mike Simpson's 445th Bomb Group Website
The Mighty 8th War Diary
Air Force Historical Research Agency - Reels A0654 & B0556
Losses of the US 8th & 9th Air Forces - Vol 1
Battle colors - Vol 1
Mike Simpson's 445th BG Website
The Mighty 8th War Diary