42-96143
Assigned to 596BS, 397BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) R/R Oissel. Hit by flak prior to reaching the target. It was last seen going down with two engines smoking, but apparently under control near Aboucourt, France. 8-May-44 MACR 4429.
Crew: 2Lt's Elmer C Freeman[P], Harry E Walter[CP], George A Hofmann[Nav], S/Sgt Harry J Hoderliuk, Sgt's Marion Rose and Oscar E Young.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 397th Bomb Group 596th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14102842 / O-805432
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 397th Bomb Group 596th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-741310
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Aboncourt, France | 8 May 1944 - 8 May 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) R/R Oissel. Hit by flak prior to reaching the target. It was last seen going down with two engines smoking, but apparently under control near Aboucourt, France. 8-May-44 MACR 4429 |
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Manufactured |
Middle River, MD, USA | Built at Martin. | |
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Assigned |
Rivenhall, Witham CM8, UK | Assigned to 596BS, 397BG, 9AF USAAF. |