44-40357
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
page 89
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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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-785688
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 35233857
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37620790
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: Flight Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2057407
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
6301 Sibbe, Netherlands | 12 March 1945 | Charles Felts crew had to bail out of the aircraft due to multiple mechanical issues. |