42-7617 Sunflower Sue
On 15 November 1943, B-24H #42-7617 went missing on route from Puerto Rico to British Guiana. The airmen of the 445th Bomb Group were all declared missing. The aircraft was ferrying to England via the southern route on the initial deployment of the 445th Bomb Group. The aircraft crashed in the Caribbean for unknown reasons. Wreckage was spotted & a green dye marker but no survivors were found.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 703rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 703rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39613477
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 703rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34445854
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 703rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-685330
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 445th Bomb Group 703rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37499513
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: passenger
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Missing in Service |
Guyana | 15 November 1943 | |
|
Other Missing in Service |
Puerto Rico | 15 November 1943 |