42-100146 - Mistah Chick
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The B-24J, named, Mistah Chick, 42-100146, piloted by Ralph I. Leslie, was flak damaged on a mission over Europe and crash landed in Sweden. Transferred from the 564th Bomb Squadron (YO E) to the 567th Bomb Squadron (HP U) in March 1944.
Mistah Chick, was interned in Sweden after the June 20,1944 mission to Politz,Germany. All 10 crewmen and one passenger unhurt. MACR 5924. Interned 20 Jun 44, INT-SWE. MACR 5924
- Interned by Sweden 20 Jun 44. INT-SWE. MACR 5924
Crewmen on Mistah Chick :
2nd. Lt. Ralph l. Leslie - Pilot - 2nd. Lt. Ralph Williams - Copilot (died Jan 20 1994) -
2nd. Lt. Veto A. Iavecchia - Bombardier -
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 567th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Observer
Places
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 20 June 1944 | Crash landed in Sweden due to flak damage over Europe. Aircraft and crewmen were interned by the Swedes. 20 Jun 1944. INT-SWE. |
Revisions
MACR 5924 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database