42-50758 Y.M.C.A Flying Service

media-18296.jpeg UPL 18296 Note: This photo is not of tail 42-50758, rather, it's predecessor, YMCA Flying Service. Used as a reference to clarify erroneous information incorrectly listing the two aircraft as "WYCA Flying Saucer"

Corrected

Object Number - UPL 18296 - Note: This photo is not of tail 42-50758, rather, it's predecessor, YMCA Flying Service. Used as a reference to clarify erroneous information...

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Units served with

The insignia of the 392nd Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
Joe Cooper
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 38185839
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32982038
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner / Ball Turret Gunner
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 392nd Bomb Group 577th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

England 13 July 1944

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 12 September 1944

Revisions

Date
ContributorJurgens
Changes
Sources

B-24 Archive

Date
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

MACR 14177 / MACR 8852 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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