42-94972 Daisy Mae!!

media-41150.jpeg 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



Object Number - 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...

Lost 7 January 1945 over Germany. All nine of the crew were killed.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 448th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • 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

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 7 January 1945

Revisions

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ContributorEmily
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Contributorsonofbombardier
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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.

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ContributorAAM
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Sources

MACR 11584 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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