42-96124 Holy Moses
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UPL 26196
Photo taken by Earl C Fox 397BG's photographer from 42-96181 'Draggin Lady' 26-Jul-44.
The flight in the distance is flight A box 2 and comprised 42-96139 [Lead], 42-96124 'Holy Moses' far right, 42-96123 'Baby Butch' far left and 42-96172.
The near flight, flight C box 2 and comprises 42-96182 'Miss Furie'[Lead], 42-96176 'Lily from Picadilly', 42-96283 and 42-96289.
The flight in the distance is flight A box 2 and comprised 42-96139 [Lead], 42-96124 'Holy Moses' far right, 42-96123 'Baby Butch' far left and 42-96172.
The near flight, flight C box 2 and comprises 42-96182 'Miss Furie'[Lead], 42-96176 'Lily from Picadilly', 42-96283 and 42-96289.
Assigned to 597BS, 397BG, 9AF USAAF. Departed base Perrone (A-72) on mission to Germany, climbing through 10/10 cloud layer departed formation. Crashed 3 km SW Wassigny, partial bomb load detonation destroyed A/C and crew. 6 x Killed in Action (KIA). MACR 15875
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 397th Bomb Group 597th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11058151
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 397th Bomb Group 597th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12032429
- Highest Rank: Flight Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 397th Bomb Group 597th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 397th Bomb Group 597th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39211336
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 397th Bomb Group 597th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34823747
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
80200 Péronne, France | 15 December 1944 | Taxiing Accident Perrone (A-72) Cat 3 damage Lt Robert H Levan, 15-Dec-44. B-26B 42-96124 - 597BS 397BG 9AF |
Crashed |
02630 Wassigny, France | 28 February 1945 | Fatal Crash 3 km SW Wassigny Cat 4 damage Lt John T Potschner, 28-Feb-45. B-26B 42-96124 - 597BS 397BG 9AF |
Manufactured |
Middle River, MD, USA | Buit at Martin. | |
Assigned |
Rivenhall, Witham CM8, UK | Assigned to 597BS, 397BG, 9AF USAAF. |