44-40110 Georgette

7 Jul 44: Lost with Harding Crew 902

Shot down over Bernburg. All 12 on board bailed out and were beaten up by German civilians, killing one crewman.

1 KIA, 11 POW, MACR 7229

Aircraft replaced with 42-50614 MASSACHUSETTS GAL obtained from the replacement depot.

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Units served with

A Swedish Soldier guards a B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-40159) nicknamed "Boulder Buff" of the 492nd Bomb Group that has landed in Sweden.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 492nd Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 859th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 492nd Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 492nd Bomb Group
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 859th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-372868
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Places

Missions

  • Date: 21 June 1944
  • Official Description:

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 7 July 1944

Revisions

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Sources

MACR 7229 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database