44-577 Hoosier Gal
Assigned to 97BS, 47BG, 12AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) intruder mission out of Grossetto, returning to base with engine difficulties, could not maintain altitude, A/C abandoned. 2 x RTD, 1 x POW, 1 x KIA. 5-Feb-45 MACR 12137.
Crew: Pilot 1st Lt Robert K Ritchie, Nav 1st Lt Harold E Hackett Jr, Mech/Gunner S/Sgt Leonard G Hancock, Arm/Gunner S/Sgt Archie D Mull.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Twelfth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 47th Bomb Group 97th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-749961
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier / Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 47th Bomb Group 97th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17027936
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Arm/Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 47th Bomb Group 97th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18032573
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 47th Bomb Group 97th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-531510
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Grosetto Main
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed |
55022 Montefegatesi LU, Italy | 5 February 1945 | Failed to Return (FTR) intruder mission out of Grossetto returning to base with engine difficulties, could not maintain altitude, A/C abandoned. 2 x RTD, 1 x POW, 1 x KIA. 5-Feb-45 MACR 12137. |