42-95120 Hookem Cow/Betty/Stinky
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UPL 14109
Hookem Cow, 42-95120, with M/Sgt McGinn, Crew Chief
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Previously named Betty and Stinky, the Hookem Cow crashed shortly after takeoff, with 5 crew killed, 2 wounded. These men were the last casualties of the 458th Bomb Group.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 754th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O2072401
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39901872
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Flight engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17031412 / O-72528
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11069675 / O-688723
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15324254
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top turret gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
Hainford, Norfolk | 14 April 1945 | Crashed shortly after takeoff, with 5 crew killed, 2 wounded. |
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
MACR 15355 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database