43-9216

media-48394.jpeg UPL 48394 416th BG - 670th BS - 9th AF
A-20G-25-DO #43-9216 Code: 5H-E
Left to Right: SSGT Charles L. Webb (G), 1LT Allen W. Gullion, Jr. (P), SSGT Gerald L. Coffey (G)

Object Number - UPL 48394 - 416th BG - 670th BS - 9th AF A-20G-25-DO #43-9216 Code: 5H-E Left to Right: SSGT Charles L. Webb (G), 1LT Allen W. Gullion, Jr. (P), SSGT Gerald L....

Correct serial number of this aircraft is 43-9216. Shot down by AA fire during attack on Montdidier airfield. Pilot 1Lt Blair H. Bradford was KIA, both gunners POW.

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Units served with

An A-26 Invader (F6-P, serial number 43-22330) nicknamed "For Pete's Sake" of the 416th Bomb Group prepares for take-off at Mount Farm. Image by Robert Astrella, 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group . Written on slide casing: '416 BG Mount Farm.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Ninth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37498495
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-411681
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Pilot - Squadron Operations Officer
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-742670
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 668th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 416th Bomb Group 669th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Montdidier, France 20 May 1944 MACR 4972

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corrected serial #

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MACR 4972

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MACR 4972

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MACR 4972 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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