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Assigned to 668BS 416BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Munstereifel took direct flak hit to bomb bay [4 x KIA] 25-Dec-44 MACR 12016
Crew: Pilot Capt Richard V Miracle, Nav 1st Jack J Burg, Mech/Gunner S/Sgt Arthur F Galloway, Arm/Gunner S/Sgt John R Simmonds.
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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: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron 2911th Bomb Squadron (Provisional)
- Service Numbers: O-730844
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: T-124666
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Bombardier/Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-743756
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier/Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron 669th Bomb Squadron 670th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-749633
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier/Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35631618
- Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
- Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Crashed |
53902 Bad Münstereifel, Germany | 25 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) Munstereifel took direct flak hit to bomb bay [4 x KIA] 25-Dec-44 MACR 12016 |
Manufactured |
Los Angeles, CA, USA | Built at Douglas. | |
Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Assigned |
Wetherfield, Stansted CM24 8JA, UK | Assigned to 668BS 416BG, 9AF USAAF. |
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
MACR 12016 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database