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Assigned to 1st PFF Sqn(Prov), 9AF USAAF. 1 x combat mission, Shot down by fighters leading 397BG. 7 x KIA. 23-Dec-44 MACR 15984. Crew: 1Lt Walter P Garbisch [MN], 2Lt Herman L Wolfe [IN], 1Lt John R Berens [PA], 2Lt David B Lantz [PA], S/Sgt Francis J Boyd [PA], S/Sgt Joseph H Shearon [PA], S/Sgt Roger J Roy [MA] (ALL KIA)
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Units served with
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 391st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 32028640 / O-1575734
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 391st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 6909359
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 391st Bomb Group 572nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-684310
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 391st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 13091183 / O-695287
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 391st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 31128495
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Arm/Gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Great Saling
Missions
- Date: 23 December 1944
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany | 23 December 1944 | Shot down by fighters leading 397BG. 7 x KIA. 23-Dec-44 MACR 15984. |
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Manufactured |
Offutt AFB, NE, USA | Built at Martin. | |
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Delivered |
Nebraska, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Andrewsfield Aviation Ltd, Saling Airfield Stebbing Great Dunmow Essex CM6 3TH, United Kingdom | Assigned to 1st PFF Sqn(Prov), 9AF USAAF. |