44-40154

29 May 44: Lost with Prewitte Crew 916 over the North Sea.

Severely damaged, the plane couldn't reach England. The crew arranged for to ditch in the North Sea. All were rescued except for the bombardier. 

1 KIA, 9 RTD, MACR 5221

Aircraft replaced with 42-95005 DREAMER obtained from the 458th BG during the J for H trade for PROJECT AZON.

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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.

492nd Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Elmer W Clarey

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 859th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Wilford K Craig

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 859th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier, Enlisted, Nose Gunner

Edward E Cromley

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 467th Bomb Group 492nd Bomb Group 788th Bomb Squadron 859th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 35358330
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Edgar J Foss

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 467th Bomb Group 492nd Bomb Group 788th Bomb Squadron 859th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37467565
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator, Radio Operator Gunner

Edward C Grooms

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 467th Bomb Group 492nd Bomb Group 788th Bomb Squadron 859th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-703244
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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Missions

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR) Over Water (OW)

North Sea 29 May 1944

Revisions

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Sources

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Sources

MACR 5221 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database