41-31911
B-26B-30-MA 41-31911 was assigned to 387BG at Chipping Ongar, UK. On 9-Sep-43 the aircraft, piloted by Lt Thomas Alford sustained damage form flak over the target at Boulogne, Fracnce. Lt Alford managed to fly the aircraft back to England and crashlanded in at the base. The aircraft was declared to be Damaged Beyond Repair (DBR). All of the 6 crew were OK and Returned to Duty (RTD)
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Willingale
Missions
- Date: 9 September 1943
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Damaged Beyond Repair (DBR) |
Chipping Ongar, Ongar, Essex CM5, UK | 9 September 1943 | Sustained damage form flak on mission to Boulogne, France and crashlanded at the field upon return |
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Sources
Lee Cunningham 5-Jun-2015. NEW aircraft entry per "Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Satn BIshop & John A. Hey MBE.