43-9943

media-48613.jpeg UPL 48613 416th BG - 669th BS - 9th AF
A-20G-25-DO #43-9390 Code: 2A-G (top)
A-20G-35-DO #43-9943 Code: 2A-F (2nd from top)
A-20J-15-DO #43-21712 Code: 2A-H (3rd from top)
A-20G-25-DO #43-9181 Code: 2A-A (leading plane of group at bottom left)

Object Number - UPL 48613 - 416th BG - 669th BS - 9th AF A-20G-25-DO #43-9390 Code: 2A-G (top) A-20G-35-DO #43-9943 Code: 2A-F (2nd from top) A-20J-15-DO #43-21712 Code: 2A-H...

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Units served with

An A-26 Invader (F6-P, serial number 43-22330) nicknamed "For Pete's Sake" of the 416th Bomb Group prepares for take-off at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Written on slide casing: '416 BG Mount Farm.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 669th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-753324
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 669th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-26182
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 669th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33181528
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 669th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-749491
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Places

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Melun, Alsace

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

First 416th BG Combat Mission

Gorenflos, France 2 June 1944

Other

Final 416th BG Combat Mission

Langerwehe, Germany 13 October 1944 Flew 43 combat missions

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