42-64436 Two Gun Flossie

30 December 1943 on return from mission to IGF factory at Ludwigshaven, B-24 #42-64436 "Two Gun Flossie" had an accident upon landing.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron Headquarters (445th Bomb Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-1845447
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Group Gunnery Officer
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Engineer
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 389th Bomb Group 445th Bomb Group 564th Bomb Squadron 701st Bomb Squadron 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16132061
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 701st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Revisions

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added a "-" to the A/C type in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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ContributorUALDC8
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445th Bomb Group website
Battle Colors, Insignia & Aircraft Markings of the 8th Air Force in WWII, Volume 1, Robert A. Watkins
B-24 Aircraft Production List
USAAF Aircraft Record Cards

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ContributorUALDC8
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445th Bomb Group website.
Battle Colors, Insignia & Markings of the 8th Air Force in WWII, Robert A. Watkins

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'Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces', Bishop & Hey