43-9707

media-47880.jpeg UPL 47880 A-20G-30-DO #43-9707 Code: 5C-H
416BG - 671BS - 99th AF
Received a direct flak hit while bombing a "No-Ball" site at Bonnieres, France on 23 April 1944.
All three crew died.

Object Number - UPL 47880 - A-20G-30-DO #43-9707 Code: 5C-H 416BG - 671BS - 99th AF Received a direct flak hit while bombing a "No-Ball" site at Bonnieres, France on 23...

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An A-26 Invader (F6-P, serial number 43-22330) nicknamed "For Pete's Sake" of the 416th Bomb Group prepares for take-off at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Written on slide casing: '416 BG Mount Farm.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 670th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12204339
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 671st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 671st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 7021806
  • Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 671st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37019048
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 671st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-747902
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Bonnieres, France 23 April 1944 A direct flak hit severed the aircraft in two, just behind the wings. None of the three man escaped.

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Sources

MACR 4095 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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