44-40357

media-22716.jpeg UPL 22716 B-24J-160-CO #44-40357 Code: 6L-U
466th BG - 787th BS
Crashed near Sibbe, Netherlands12 March 1945 after losing 3 engines and forcing the Charles Felts Crew to bail out. Before the mission the squadron commander had driven up in a jeep and jokingly said to Felts "We'd appreciate it if you didn't bring this plane back..." as it had constant issues and was viewed as difficult to fly.

"Attlebridge Arsenal" Brassfield & Wassom
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Object Number - UPL 22716 - B-24J-160-CO #44-40357 Code: 6L-U 466th BG - 787th BS Crashed near Sibbe, Netherlands12 March 1945 after losing 3 engines and forcing the Charles...

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Units served with

Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 14175357
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33836332
  • Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18141133
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Nose Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-1640396
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Places

Aerial photograph of Attlebridge airfield, looking north, the fuel store and a T2 hangar are in the upper centre, 31 January 1946. Photograph taken by No. 90 Squadron, sortie number RAF/3G/TUD/UK/51. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

6301 Sibbe, Netherlands 12 March 1945 Charles Felts crew had to bail out of the aircraft due to multiple mechanical issues.

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Attlebridge Arsenal

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