42-110236
The B-24J, 42-110236, was lost on a mission to the aircraft factory at Gotha, Germany, due to a fuel leak. It crashed in the woods at Bad Kissinger District, Bavaria, Germany. the crewmen bailed out and were captured. 10 POW. 24 Feb 1944
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35136562
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 409th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 24 February 1944 - 24 February 1944 | Aircraft was lost on a mission to the aircraft factory at Gotha, Germany, due to a fuel leak. It crashed in the woods at Bad Kissinger District, Bavaria, Germany. The crewmen bailed out and were captured. 10 POW. 24 Feb 1944 |