42-50491
42-50491 was a replacement B-24J Jul 1944 for the 492nd BG, 856th BS. Aug 1944
the B-24J was transferred to 446th BG, 706 BS and then to the 707th BS. Engine problems forced plane to ditch in English Channel Dec 27, 1944. 7 KIA, 3 rescued.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 707th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-764405
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 707th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 707th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 707th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 707th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15131702
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
Places
Missions
- Date: 24 July 1944
- Date: 19 July 1944
- Official Description:
- Date: 18 July 1944
- Date: 16 July 1944
- Date: 12 July 1944
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Sources
The History of the 446th Bomb Group (H) compiled by Harold E. Jansen, 1989, pg 229