42-50581 Silent Yokum
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UPL 6919
B-24J-1-FO #42-50581 "Silent Yokum" Code: 6L-n
466th BG - 787th BS
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466th BG - 787th BS
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O 718228
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16106862
- Highest Rank: Technician Third Grade
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade)
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 787th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34708475
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 8 September 1944 | Shot down by flak. Pilot was able to crash land the aircraft in a wheat field. All the crew survived and were made POW. Roy E. Guy Crew - Crew #738 |
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
MACR 8611 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database