41-28676
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UPL 23071
B-24H Liberator 41-28676 YO-C #268.
Assigned to 564BS, 389BG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Berlin. Attacked by 15 E/A over Bremen on return journey. Lost about 10ft of port wing with both port engines knocked out and a fire started in the bomb bay, crew baled out, with pilot being ejected when it entered a spin, 2 navigators remained trapped inside. Crashed Dummer Lake Area. 9 x POW, 2 x KIA. MACR 4494.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34472913
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
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Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Dümmer, Germany | 29 April 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Berlin. Attacked by 15 E/A over Bremen on return journey. Lost about 10ft of port wing with both port engines knocked out and a fire started in the bomb bay, crew baled out, with pilot being ejected when it entered a spin, 2 navigators remained trapped inside. Crashed Dummer Lake Area. 9 x POW, 2 x KIA. MACR 4494. |
Manufactured |
Tulsa, OK, USA | Built at Douglas. | |
Delivered |
Oklahoma, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
Other Assigned |
Hethel, Norwich NR14, UK | 29 April 1944 | Assigned to 564BS, 389BG, 8AF USAAF. |