42-94972 Daisy Mae!!
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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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-771113
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 448th Bomb Group 715th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-2058344
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 7 January 1945 |
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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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MACR 11584 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database