42-94811 Tommy Thumper II

Object Number - UPL 14560 - Tommy Thumper II, B24 42-94811. Crashed in Old Catton, Norwich, on a practice mission.
B-24H-FO 42-94811 'Tommy Thumper II' , 34th BG. Project Number 92537, 1944. Aircraft flew 41 missions from 23 May 1944 to 24 August 1944 with the 4th Bomb Squadron of the 34th Bomb Group out of Mendlesham. After the 34th BG transitioned to B-17s, the aircraft was transferred to the 790th Bomb Squadron of the 467th Bomb Group at Rackheath. On 22 January 1945, the aircraft crashed on a training flight due to loss of engine power.
Pilot John T McArthur Jr. and all nine crew members died.
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Units served with

- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment

- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment

- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force

- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 790th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37586060
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 790th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: T-125913
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Pilot

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 790th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35054136
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner; Radio Operator

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 790th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: T-128582
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot

- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 467th Bomb Group 790th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35418713
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner; Armorer
Places

- Site type: Aircraft crash site
- Known as: Church Street

- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: RAF Mendlesham

- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Crashed |
Old Catton, Norfolk, UK | 22 January 1945 |
Revisions
Individual Aircraft Record Card
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Individual Aircraft Record Card
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