43-9189 Winsome Winnie
416th BG - 669th BS - 9th AF
Object Number - UPL 48406 - A-20G-25-DO #43-9189 "Winsome Winnie" Code: 2A-P 416th BG - 669th BS - 9th AF
Written off after crash landing due to engine troubles at Parkhold Farm near Gosfield, Essex on 11 July 1944. Pilot Lt. Walter L. Pentilla was killed.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 98th Combat Bomb Wing 416th Bomb Group Headquarters (416th Bomb Group)
- Service Numbers: O-17955
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Pilot - Group Commander - Wing Commander
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 669th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37389813
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 669th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-26346
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 671st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-26239
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 671st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-26323
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other First 416th BG Combat Mission |
Vacquerie, France | 26 March 1944 | |
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Other Final 416th BG Combat Mission |
Rennes, France | 8 July 1944 | |
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Crashed |
Gosfield, Essex, UK | 11 July 1944 | While flying in a routine formation training flight one engine cut out at 1000 feet and the plane crash landed at Parkhold Farm near Gosfield, Essex. The pilot died while being taken to the hospital. |