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Crashed while bombing in Calais, France on October 3rd, 1944 flown by Robert L. Mains' crews' second mission to Pforzheim, Germany.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 448th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

714th Bomb Squadron crew outside a B-24
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 714th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-776565
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
714th Bomb Squadron crew outside a B-24
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 448th Bomb Group 714th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-680467
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Calais, France 3 October 1944 Crashed during mission to Pforzheim, Germany, in Calais, France on the crew's second mission

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Seething Control Tower Museum records

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Jeff Brett of Seething Control Tower Museum