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Assigned to 559BS, 387BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Mayen. Hit by flak in target area, engine ablaze, baled out successfully. 7 x POW, 1 x KIA. MACR 12607.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 387th Bomb Group 559th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39205190
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 387th Bomb Group 559th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-819901
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 387th Bomb Group 559th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33472681 / O-2063211
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
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Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
56727 Mayen, Germany | 24 February 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Mayen. Hit by flak in target area, engine ablaze, baled out successfully. 7 x POW, 1 x KIA. MACR 12607. |
Manufactured |
Offutt AFB, NE, USA | Built at Martins. | |
Assigned |
Chipping Ongar, Ongar CM5, UK | Assigned to 559BS, 387BG, 9AF USAAF. |