41-29399 Play Boy
466th BG - 784th BS
Code: T9-O
466th BG Archives
Object Number - UPL 6474 - B-24H-15-CF #41-29399 "Play Boy" 466th BG - 784th BS Code: T9-O
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 784th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O 751573
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Meppel, The Netherlands | 29 April 1944 | After being damaged by flak over the target (Berlin) the Cotner Crew (Crew #408) struggled to keep up with the group, eventually falling behind and being set upon by German fighters. The crew were forced to bail out over Meppel, The Netherlands. Falk (WG) was KIA by flak prior to the shootdown. Play Boy, set on autopilot, continued down making 360 degree turns, eventually landing in a field in fairly good shape with no one at the controls. |
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Sources
MACR 4448 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database