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Assigned to 647BS, 410BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Gerolstein RR Bridge. Took direct flak hit to Bombay, fell out of formation in flames, one chute seen to emerge before A/C hit ground and exploded. 22-Jan-45. [3 x KIA] MACR 11925.
Crew: Pilot 1Lt Benjamin L Smith, Arm/Gunner S/Sgt Leo Kirschner, Mech/Gunner S/Sgt Wilfred A Cornwell.
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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: 410th Bomb Group 647th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35094347
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Arm/Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 410th Bomb Group 647th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13078298
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Arm/Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 410th Bomb Group 647th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14054542 / O-747909
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Trier, Germany | 22 January 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Gerolstein RR Bridge. Took direct flak hit to Bombay, fell out of formation in flames, one chute seen to emerge before A/C hit ground and exploded. 22-Jan-45. MACR 11925. |
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Manufactured |
Los Angeles, CA, USA | Built at Douglas. | |
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Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
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Assigned |
Gosfield, UK | Assigned to 647BS, 410BG, 9AF USAAF. |
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
MACR 11925 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database