41-28829 My Everlovin Gal

media-33484.jpeg UPL 33484 James F Boyer Jr. in front of My Everlovin Gal. He was the Crew Chief and was later transferred, before My Everlovin Gal went down.

Personal photographs found inside an old book. Confirmed identity with James' son, Andrew, who has similar photos in his possession from his father's scrapbook.

Object Number - UPL 33484 - James F Boyer Jr. in front of My Everlovin Gal. He was the Crew Chief and was later transferred, before My Everlovin Gal went down.

B-24 41-28829 was hit by right wing of B-24 42-51181, as it left formation after sustaining flak hits, and exploded when struck. This happened over the target of Magdeburg, about 30 seconds after bombs away.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18209799
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18186687
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Assistant Engineer / Waist Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13096159
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Places

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Cape Cod Special
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

29 June 1944

Revisions

Date
Contributorphil marchese
Changes
Sources

B24bestweb.com ID MATRIX and sequential aircraft. 

Phil Marchese Jan 06 2024

Date
ContributorPaulamine
Changes
Sources

Details are found on your own site, under Cape Cod Special's entry. Also found same info here http://www.b24bestweb.com/myeverlovingal2.htm

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ContributorLucy May
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Date
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

MACR 7093 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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