42-96289 Stubborn Helen
The flight in the distance is flight A box 2 and comprised 42-96139 [Lead], 42-96124 'Holy Moses' far right, 42-96123 'Baby Butch' far left and 42-96172.
The near flight, flight C box 2 and comprises 42-96182 'Miss Furie'[Lead], 42-96176 'Lily from Picadilly', 42-96283 and 42-96289.
Object Number - UPL 26196 - Photo taken by Earl C Fox 397BG's photographer from 42-96181 'Draggin Lady' 26-Jul-44. The flight in the distance is flight A box 2 and comprised...
Assigned to 599BS, 397BG, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) Pointoise R/R bridge mission. Hit by flak near Dreux, wounding the pilot, taking out starboard engine and damaging the port engine. Losing altitude, left behind by formation, co-pilot attempted to nurse A/C back to lines. Lost control around 2000 ft when remaining engine cut out, crash landed in orchard near Dreux. 3 x POW, 3 x KIA. 9-Aug-44. MACR 7788.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Unit: 397th Bomb Group 599th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33675406
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Armorer / Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 397th Bomb Group 599th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17047440 / O-806060
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 397th Bomb Group 599th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-693041
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 397th Bomb Group 599th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15334173
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Op / Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 397th Bomb Group 599th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36648045
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Role/Job: Togglier
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
28100 Dreux, France | 9 August 1944 - 9 August 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) Pointoise R/R bridge mission. Flak. Ccrash landed in orchard near Dreux. 3 x POW, 3 x KIA. MACR 7788. |
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Manufactured |
Middle River, MD, USA | Built at Martin. | |
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Assigned |
Rivenhall, Witham CM8, UK | Assigned to 599BS, 397BG, 9AF USAAF. |
