UPL 17204
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This was the ending of Edgar Burton's first mission over Germany on December 17, 1943. The target was Bremen. The plane ran out of gas on the way back and had to make a crash landing. The crew were unhurt, but the aircraft was a loss.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: 0 752 479
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
- Unit: 446th Bomb Group 705th Bomb Squadron
Mission
- Date: 16 December 1943
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Sources
Taken from the personal papers of Edgar W. Burton, and contributed by Jane (Burton) Letson, daughter.