42-96263
Collided in bad weather with 42-96050 over Gillingham, county of Kent, England, both crashed Jun 6, 1944. Crashed into an orchard at Corporation Road, Gillingham, Kent, England. All six crew killed, aircraft was destroyed.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 394th Bomb Group 587th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant (RAF)
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 394th Bomb Group 587th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 587th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-686911
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 394th Bomb Group 587th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 394th Bomb Group 587th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Unit: 394th Bomb Group 587th Bomb Squadron
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
6 June 1944 |