42-51181 Cape Cod Special
Received by 44th Bomb Group Between 28 May to 3 June 1944. Flew a Total of Nine (9) missions
On 29 June 1944 on a mission to Magdeburg Cape Cod Special was hit by flak just after bombs away. The aircraft slipped out of formation and in the process collided with B-24 (serial number 41-28829) "My Everlovin Gal". Cape Cod Special's right wing hit My Everlovin Gal close to the top turret, causing the aircraft to explode, Cape cod special then went into a flat spin.
MACR 708 - Pilot Howard K. Landahl
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 31082433
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron 66th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: ASN O-689390
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 506th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 37462347
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
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Aircraft
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 29 June 1944 |
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Sources
MACR 7088 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database