MM345
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 5443 - A Mosquito (Z, serial number MM 345) of the 25th Bomb Group. Image by Robert Astrella 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group. Written on slide casing:...
MM345 was Hatfield built and delivered by 4 May 1944 and was damaged on 8 Sept 1944 at USAAF station 376, RAF Watton in a landing accident whilst being piloted by 1st Lt Robert C Grimes USAAF. Damaged on 8th Sept 1944 at USAAF station 376, RAF Watton in a landing accident whilst being piloted by Robert C Grimes. Ground looped at RAF Watton. Class 3 damage. 20/2/45 - Warren C. DAVIS (pilot) USAAF. Written Off after substantial damage sustained, Struck Off Charge 25/7/45.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Reconnaissance
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group 14th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron 22nd Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34332526
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Photographic Supply
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 25th Bomb Group 381st Bomb Group 532nd Bomb Squadron 653rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-816795
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 25th Bomb Group 653rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Watton, Thetford, Norfolk IP25, UK | 8 September 1944 | Damaged on 8th Sept 1944 at USAAF station 376, RAF Watton in a landing accident whilst being piloted by Robert C Grimes. |
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Crashed |
Watton, Thetford, Norfolk IP25, UK | 20 February 1945 | Ground looped at RAF Watton. Class 3 damage. 20.2.1945 - SOC 25/7/45. Warren C. DAVIS (pilot) USAAF |
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Other Written Off DBR |
25 July 1945 | Written Off after substantial damage sustained, Struck Off Charge 25/7/45. |
Revisions
ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 139051 - http://aviation-safety.net
Moved information added by user Wattonman from photo record to aircraft bio
Norman Malayney, "The 25th Bomb Group (Rcn) in WWII", Schiffer Publlishers, 2011
ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 139051 - http://aviation-safety.net
ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 139051 - http://aviation-safety.net
USAAF Photo.
USAAF Photo.
