43-10165 Snooks
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UPL 48970
A-20G-35-DO #43-10165 Code: 5C-H (upper left)
A-20J-10--DO #43-10129 Code: 5C- I (barely visible in the lower center)
This is a photo taken a short time after the famous photo of 43-10129 on fire immediately after being hit by flak. The pilot and one of his gunners were KIA. The bombardier and other gunner were able to escape.
12 May 1944
Robert Stockwell was pilot of 43-10129
Michael Zubon was pilot of 43-10165
A-20J-10--DO #43-10129 Code: 5C- I (barely visible in the lower center)
This is a photo taken a short time after the famous photo of 43-10129 on fire immediately after being hit by flak. The pilot and one of his gunners were KIA. The bombardier and other gunner were able to escape.
12 May 1944
Robert Stockwell was pilot of 43-10129
Michael Zubon was pilot of 43-10165
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 671st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 671st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-750758
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 416th Bomb Group 671st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-26075
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other First 416th BG Combat Mission |
Busigny, France | 30 April 1944 | |
Other Shot Down |
Julich, Germany | 29 September 1944 | Three planes, all from the 671st Bomb Sq (L), were knocked down, and almost simultaneously, at the target. All three were in the same flight. ... The plane piloted by Lt R.W. York with Staff Sergeants L.A. Ashton and H.J. Wilds as gunners was seen at the target, diving and losing altitude. |
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Sources
MACR 9275 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database