42-95160
Photo taken 6 June 2012, Gary Atkins
Object Number - UPL 13979 - Garveston, Norfolk, memorial
Replaced 44-40087 SWEET CHARIOT at the 492nd BG lost on 11 May 44. To our knowledge this aircraft was never given a nickname or had any nose art painted on it. 4 Jun 44, crashed after take-off w/Sachtleben Crew 607 near Graveston. Crew was killed, as well as 2 firefighters who died when a bomb exploded. 10 KIA, a/c salvaged on 4 Jun 44 Aircraft replaced with 44-40086 LAURA JO
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16136976 / O-810956
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
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