UPL 7430

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Crash site of B-24H-15-CF #41-29364 "Stardust" Code: T9-H. The Lt. Robert L. Mogford Crew (Crew #405) were aboard this aircraft when it collided with B-24H-15-FO #42-52562 being flown by the Prosper F. Pinto Crew (Crew #514). It seems that Pinto, who had taken off before Mogford, experienced engine trouble and tried to turn back to the field in a thick overcast, colliding with the Mogford aircraft. All 20 crew on both aircraft were KIA.

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Units

Three little girls hold up a balloon celebrating the 100th mission of the 466th Bomb Group in front of a B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95592) nicknamed "Black Cat". Handwritten caption on reverse: 'On our 100 Mission party Day- 18 Aug 1944, Attlebridge, 466th- wouldn't it be something if we could identify these girls? How could I do it?'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Stardust
  • Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron

Locations

Aerial photograph of Attlebridge airfield, looking north, the fuel store and a T2 hangar are in the upper centre, 31 January 1946. Photograph taken by No. 90 Squadron, sortie number RAF/3G/TUD/UK/51. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Attlebridge Arsenal, Station 120

Mission

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Contributor466thHistorian
ChangesCreated entry with caption, unit associations, place associations, aircraft associations and mission associations
Sources

Attlebridge Arsenal - Brassfield & Wassom