Lester E Saenger

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Died on 11 October 1943 in B-24 42-40764 'Helen B'Happy'. The aircraft lost power after takeoff at Marrakech on return to UK. With all power lost, Irby made a wheels up landing. With a crew of 10 plus 3 passengers, only Lt. Saenger was lost when his parachute failed to open.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.

44th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-95260) nicknamed "Lili Marlene" of the 66th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Group flies in formation with two comrades. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'B-24 H & B-24 J OF 44th B.G. 66th Sqdn'

66th Bomb Squadron

  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

Aircraft

42-40764

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Helen B Happy
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 66th Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Died

Killed in action

11 October 1943

Revisions

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Contributorjmoore43
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Sources

Added S/N per Honor Roll list for the 2nd Air Division on the website of the 467th BG.

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Contributorgeneral ira snapsorter
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Sources

http://www.8thairforce.com/44thbg/search/missions_flown_by.asp?perIdent…;
"Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Bishop & Hey