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Assigned to 574BS, 391BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return bombing mission to Arhweiler, Germany. Shot down by Fw190 fighters, attacked from the rear, a 20mm shell exploded in the tail killing the tail gunner. Pilot and command pilot were killed in resulting crash 3 miles east of Arhweiler, Germany. 4 x POW, 4 x KIA. MACR 11651.
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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: 391st Bomb Group Headquarters (391st Bomb Group)
- Service Numbers: O-388874
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 391st Bomb Group 574th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17151527
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 391st Bomb Group 574th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35485610 / O-712195
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bomb / Nav
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 391st Bomb Group 574th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16056426 / O-705037
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bomber pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 391st Bomb Group 574th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-733226
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bomb / Nav
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Matching Green
Missions
- Date: 23 December 1944
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany | 23 December 1944 | Failed to Return bombing mission to Arhweiler, Germany. Shot down by Fw190 fighters. Crashed 3 miles east of Arhweiler, Germany. MACR 11651. |
Manufactured |
Offutt AFB, NE, USA | Built at Martin. | |
Delivered |
Nebraska, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Matching, Harlow CM17, UK | Assigned to 574BS, 391BG, 9AF USAAF. |