42-95120 Hookem Cow/Betty/Stinky
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Object Number - UPL 14109 - Hookem Cow, 42-95120, with M/Sgt McGinn, Crew Chief
Previously named Betty and Stinky, the Hookem Cow crashed shortly after takeoff, with 5 crew killed, 2 wounded. These men were the last casualties of the 458th Bomb Group.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 754th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12226449
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 38009777 / O-811682
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 31162500
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 754th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34924123
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 754th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed |
Hainford, Norfolk | 14 April 1945 | Crashed shortly after takeoff, with 5 crew killed, 2 wounded. |
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Sources
MACR 15355 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database