42-95171 Diana-Mite
Object Number - UPL 61454 - B-24 42-95171 'Diana Mite'
Lt. Richard Sutton (Co-Pilot) and Lt. Salvatore Mauriello (Pilot) flew this brand new B-24 from Topeka to Europe, via the southern route, in Apr-44. Assigned to 734BS, 453BG, 8AF USAAF. Lost 21-Jul-44, Germany - MACR 7253 - Pilot Frank T. Gengler
Mid-Air Collision (MAC) with LITTLE MIKE (41-29259) John Cowger was the sole survivor. 9 x Killed in Action (KIA)
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 734th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-701603
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 734th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34645430
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Engineer/Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 734th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-701259
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 734th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33668217
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 734th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36586907
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 21 July 1944 |