42-7591 Fat stuff ii
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UPL 54412
"FAT STUFF II" B-24H, (42-7591) returning from a mission to Berlin 22 Mar 1944.
Updated caption.
“LITTLE FAT STUFF II” (42-7591) was damaged by flak on a mission to Munich on 12 Jul 1944 and was forced to land at the St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport, Switzerland. It was flown back to England on 3 Oct 45 and salvaged 22 Oct 45.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13145844
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron 713th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 0698543
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36556774
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron 713th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 0707040
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36261526
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radioman
Places
Missions
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Munich, Germany | 12 July 1944 |
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
MACR 7559 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database