42-52772

media-33199.jpeg UPL 33199 "LIBS ON THEIR WAY--The German aircraft assembly plant and transport base at Bourges, southeast of Orleans, was one of the targets for U.S. Consolidated B-24 Liberators, shown here in formation near the target on 10 April 44."

- B-24H's 42-52612 RT-L 'Home Breaker', 42-52772 HN-B 'Happy Go-Lucky', 42-7576 HN-A 'Stardust', 42-7659 HN-L 705th BS, 446th BG 8AF. Also HN-K, HN-N and HN-Mbar.

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Object Number - UPL 33199 - "LIBS ON THEIR WAY--The German aircraft assembly plant and transport base at Bourges, southeast of Orleans, was one of the targets for U.S....

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Charles R Meisle

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 705th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

Fred E Mincks

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 705th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Christopher J Paragone

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 705th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: waist gunner

John G Smith

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 705th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

James R Turner

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 446th Bomb Group 705th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR) Over Water (OW)

North Sea 25 August 1944

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Sources

MACR 8474 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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