42-95012 Trips Daily
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 1662 - An airman of the 392nd Bomb Group with a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95012) nicknamed "Trips Daily" Image via John E Bode
Assigned to 577BS, 392BG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Bingen, Germany 2-Dec-44 with Walter Buaas crew; tail set ablaze by enemy fighters. 6 x POW, 3 x KIA MACR 11143
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
![A pathfinder B-24 Liberator of the 577th Bomb Squadron, 392nd Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Note radar gear under nose/cockpit area!' Handwritten and printed caption on reverse: '392BG 577SQ.' On reverse: John E. Bode Aug 05 1964 [Stamp].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-414153.jpg.webp?itok=qGPtoDSE)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Civilian
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32447047
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 577th Bomb Squadron 392nd Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 13070350 / O-807993
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
2 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR)Bingen, Germany |
Revisions
392nd Bomb Group Memorial Association. https://www.b24.net/aircraftSearch.php?t=012&Search=
392nd Bomb Group Memorial Association. https://www.b24.net/aircraftSearch.php?t=012&Search=
392nd Bomb Group Memorial Association. https://b24.net/MM080244.htm
392nd Bomb Group Memorial Association. https://www.b24.net/aircraftSearch.php?t=012&Search=
MACR 11143 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database
