43-22359
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UPL 34809
Douglas A-26 Invader moments after a direct flak hit severed its port outer wing over Velen, Germany - 21st March 1945.
Aircraft Serial Number 43-22359 of the 642nd Bomb Squadron, 409th Bomb Group, 9th Air Force. The incident occurred a couple of minutes after bombs were dropped and the crew of three were unable to leave the aircraft before it struck the ground
Aircraft Serial Number 43-22359 of the 642nd Bomb Squadron, 409th Bomb Group, 9th Air Force. The incident occurred a couple of minutes after bombs were dropped and the crew of three were unable to leave the aircraft before it struck the ground
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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
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 21 March 1945 |
Revisions
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Sources
MACR 13228 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database