41-28824 Sackwarmer
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UPL 25957
Crew of B-24 #4128824 'Sackwarmer'. James Braa, the crew's ball turret gunner, is kneeling on the far right.
Correspondence with James W Braa's son, Jim Braa.
On 7 July 1944, B-24 #4128824 'Sackwarmer' was involved in a mid air collision and crashed near Brumby, Germany.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37608089
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 566th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
Places
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Brumby, 39240 Staßfurt, Germany | 7 July 1944 |
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Sources
MACR 7363 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database