42-95005 Dreamer
First served with the 458th BG, 754th BS Obtained from the 458th BG for the 492nd BS during the J for H trade for PROJECT AZON. It flew its last 458th mission on 31 May 44 and its first 492nd mission on 6 Jun 44 so it arrived to North Pickenham during that time. We do not know which plane this one was traded for but when it came in it was used to replace 44-40154 lost on 29 May 44 with the Prewitte Crew 916. Lost: 7 Jul 44, w/Watson Crew R-19, 8 KIA, 1 POW, MACR 7236 This aircraft was replaced with 42-50580.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 458th Bomb Group 466th Bomb Group 66th Bomb Squadron 754th Bomb Squadron 784th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 0692777
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
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Missions
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 7 July 1944 |
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Sources
MACR 7236 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database