UPL 25314
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Robert "Jake" Jacobson (Bombardier - standing far left in Sep 42) at Alconbury Air Base, England. Bob was bumped from the return flight to the States by Gen. Andrews (Andrews AFB is named after him) and his staff. HOT STUFF crashed into a mountain on approach to Reykjavik, Iceland 1 May 43. The only survivor was the Tail Gunner, Sgt. George Eisel. Pilot Robert Shannon (standing far right), Navigator James Gott, and Gen. Andrews (along with his staff) were among those who were killed.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 330th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-660999
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 330th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-437644
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Nicknames: - Hot Stuff
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 330th Bomb Squadron
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
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ContributorAl_Skiff
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