UPL 60593

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George Crockett, Waist Gunner, 457th BG. "Eyewitness" An account of the collision between 42-38064 (Arf-Arf) and 44-8418 (Bad Times Inc II)

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George B Crockett

• Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
• Nationality: American
• Unit: 457th Bomb Group 749th Bomb Squadron
• Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
• Role/Job: Waist Gunner

James V Elduff

• Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
• Nationality: American
• Unit: 457th Bomb Group 749th Bomb Squadron
• Service Numbers: 20315687 / O-?
• Highest Rank: Captain
• Role/Job: Pilot

Arnet Lee Furr

• Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
• Nationality: American
• Unit: 457th Bomb Group 749th Bomb Squadron
• Service Numbers: 15383237 / O-819789
• Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
• Role/Job: Pilot

James Jenkins

• Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
• Nationality: American
• Unit: 457th Bomb Group 748th Bomb Squadron
• Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
• Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Aircraft

42-38064

• Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
• Nicknames: Half ‘n Half | Arf ‘n Arf
• Unit: 457th Bomb Group 749th Bomb Squadron

44-8418

• Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
• Nicknames: Bad Time Inc II
• Unit: 457th Bomb Group 749th Bomb Squadron