42-50770
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Object Number - FRE 6891 - A B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-50770) of the 492nd Bomb Group. Written on slide casing: '250770, 5Z:I 856 BS, MIA 4/8/44 Sweden.'
Replaced 42-95215 MOONSHINE EXPRESS at the 492nd BG To our knowledge this aircraft was never given a nickname or had any nose art painted on it. 4 Aug 44: w/Ives R-48, crippled by flak, they went to Sweden. 10 interned, MACR 7715
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-714832
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-551854
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-701932
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 15055882
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 32869493
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Places
Missions
- Date: 25 July 1944
- Date: 24 July 1944
- Date: 21 July 1944
- Date: 20 July 1944
- Date: 19 July 1944
- Official Description:
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 4 August 1944 |
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Sources
MACR 7715 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database