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Erie Times News Article by Dana Parnell

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Story of Frank Chimera and his plane crew being shot down over Germany

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Units

A flight of B-24 Liberators of the 446th Bomb Group fly in formation above the clouds.

446th Bomb Group

Unit Hierarchy: Group
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Bombardment

A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50318) of the 446th Bomb Group drops its load over the target area in Orleans, France during a mission with fellow Liberators. Printed caption on reverse: '81185 AC- Consolidated B-24's drop tons of bombs on the Nazi airdrome at Orleans, France during a raid on 14 June 1944.'

706th Bomb Squadron

Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
Air Force: Eighth Air Force
Type Category: Bombardment

People

Newspaper Story on Frank Chimera’s Service

Frank Chimera

Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
Nationality: American
Unit: 446th Bomb Group 706th Bomb Squadron
Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
Role/Job: Radio Operator

Aircraft

Newspaper Story on Frank Chimera’s Service

42-95188

Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
Unit: 446th Bomb Group 706th Bomb Squadron

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Date: 8 Mar 2024 19:08:56

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Sources

Erie Times Morning News Dana Parnell July 4, 1994