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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: 409th Bomb Group 640th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 31268364
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Armorer/Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 409th Bomb Group 640th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36805545
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Engineer/Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 409th Bomb Group 640th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-747401
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other MACR 12790 |
30 April 1944 | The pilot temporarily lost control of this A-20 due to nearby AA explosions over Beauvoir, France. Both gunners bailed out and became prisoners of war, but the pilot managed to regain control and returned to base safely. |