42-52537 Ruthie the Raider

Lost Feb 5, 1945, Germany. Two engines shot up, diverted to Switzerland, ran out of fuel and crash landed on deserted German airfield. Crew returned. MACR 12064.

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Units served with

A pathfinder B-24 Liberator (serial number 44-49710) nicknamed "Stevonovitch II (Black Nan)" of the 464th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force explodes and rolls over in midair as a result of a direct flak hit, during a mission over Lugo, Italy, 10 April 1945.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Fifteenth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 464th Bomb Group 778th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-2062998
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-pilot

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Events

Event Location Date Description

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Regensburg, Germany 5 February 1945

Crashed

Switzerland 5 February 1945

Revisions

Date
ContributorGlenn Crosby
Changes
Sources

Photo of nose art, my Dads plane

Date
ContributorLucy May
Changes
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Correspondence with Glenn Crosby whose father flew as co-pilot on final mission of B-24 42-52537.

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