44-40064
Transferred to the 859th BS when the 858th was cut from the group. Transferred to the 856th BS to replace 44-40142 SKNAPPY lost 20 Jun 44. 6 Jul 44: Lost, with Abernethy Crew R-14, over the North Sea 2 KIA, 8 POW, MACR 8199 This aircraft was replaced with 42-51234.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron 801st Bomb Group
- Service Numbers: O-564743
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 859th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 859th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Bombardier, Enlisted
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 859th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 492nd Bomb Group 856th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: North Pick
Missions
- Date: 6 July 1944
- Date: 4 July 1944
- Date: 29 June 1944
- Date: 25 June 1944
- Official Description:
- Date: 23 June 1944
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) Over Water (OW) |
North Sea | 6 July 1944 |
Revisions
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Changes
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Sources
MACR 8199 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database