42-96309 Shirley D
Assigned to 557BS, 387BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) bombing mission to Hagen, Germany shot down by flak near Bastogne, Belgium, crashed, exploded. 4 x POW, 3 x KIA. MACR 10877.
Crew: Pilot 1Lt George E Stith KIA, Co 2Lt Jesse H Lutman KIA, Bomb/Nav 2Lt Ellis D Sutter KIA, 2Lt Gee Operator 1Lt Lloyd L Hensley, S/Sgt Henry L Stevens, S/Sgt Hilbert G Swanson, S/Sgt Ephriam W Jackson.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 387th Bomb Group 557th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16027886 / O-759931
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Gee Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 387th Bomb Group 557th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39901649
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Armorer / Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 387th Bomb Group 557th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12131141 / O-819556
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 387th Bomb Group 557th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14042061
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 387th Bomb Group 557th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17097949 / O-697177
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Willingale
Missions
- Date: 23 December 1944
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Bastogne, Belgium | 23 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) bombing mission to Hagen, Germany shot down by flak near Bastogne, Belgium, crashed, exploded. 4 x POW, 3 x KIA. MACR 10877. |
Manufactured |
Offutt AFB, NE, USA | Built at Martin. | |
Delivered |
Nebraska, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Chipping Ongar, Ongar CM5, UK | Assigned to 557BS, 387BG, 9AF USAAF. |