42-50717 Berlin Bound
Crashed after #2 engine caught fire during assembly near RAF Langham on 15 February 1945
William C. Lindhe Crew - 6 KIA - 3 safely parachuted.
466th BG - 785th BS
466th BG Historian
Object Number - UPL 13087 - B-24J-1-FO #42-50717 "Berlin Bound" Code: 2U-Y Crashed after #2 engine caught fire during assembly near RAF Langham on 15 February 1945 William...
#2 engine caught fire during assembly on 15 February 1945 causing the a/c to crash with the William C. Lindhe Crew aboard. 6 KIA - 4 parachuted safely
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron 785th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Gunner
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Langham, Holt, Norfolk NR25, UK | 17 February 1945 |
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Sources
MACR 12416 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database