42-94972 Daisy Mae!!
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UPL 41150
Robert E Hosse of the 448th Bomb Group with his B-24 Liberator (serial number 42-94972) nicknamed "Daisy Mae!!". Another picture of the Daisy Mae!! with ground crew at Seething standing in front of her can be found at http://www.b24bestweb.com/daisymae-v5-4.htm
Lost 7 January 1945 over Germany. All nine of the crew were killed.
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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
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16036369
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13141526
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Togglier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16159504
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 712th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14136699
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 7 January 1945 |
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Sources
The following website, "b24bestweb.com " displays the nose art of 42-94972 as well I have a picture of my father Robert E. Hosse who served as bombardier/navigator on this plane when part of the 712th bomber squadron.
ContributorAAM
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Sources
MACR 11584 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database