44-40103 Say When
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 2128 - A Swedish soldier guards the nose of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40103) nicknamed "Say When" of the 492nd Bomb Group that has landed near...
Reassigned to 859th on 20 June 44 to replace 41-29489 which had transferred to the 448th BG on 15 Jun 44. 20 Jun 44: Lost with Heber Crew 705 They were shot up and crippled after they had bombed their target 9 interned in Sweden, MACR 7072 This aircraft was replaced with 42-95177 BO II obtained from the 857th on 6 Jul 44.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 857th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34375033
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 857th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 38394488
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 858th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 858th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) Over Water (OW) |
Baltic Sea | 20 June 1944 |
Revisions
MACR 7072 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database