44-8141
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Object Number - UPL 55694 - B-17G Pathfinder ship H2X radar equipped, assigned to 364BS/305BG. Serial # 44-8141
Delivered Dallas 20/6/44; Langley 18/7/44; Grenier 13/8/44; Assigned 364BS/305BG Chelveston 8/9/44; Missing in Action Bohlen 2/3/44 with Capt Bill Ten Eyck, Lt Col Howell Crank, Maj Melvin Robertson, Paul Davidson `ex nav`, Ira Beckman, Clarry Wheaton, George Kovalauskas, Ray Pittman, Lt Gerald Fitzgerald `tg`, Capt Dave Flanagan `radar nav` (10 Killed in Action); Bob Lynes (Prisoner of War); flak, crashed Bohlen; Missing Air Crew Report 12851.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 365th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-759884
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 365th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-21665
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 365th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-723309
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 365th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-784136
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 365th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-865574
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Navigator, Radar, Radar Navigator
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 2 March 1945 |
