41-39229

During 1944 this plane was painted with the identification code: 2A-B

Operational History

This plane was assigned to the 669th Bombardment Squadron, 416th Bombardment Group during November 1944. It began participating in combat missions immediately thereafter.

Missions

• Mission # 159 - November 17, 1944, Friday PM Hageunau, France - Supply Depot

Accidents

• 28 FEB 1947 - This plane was involved in a landing accident due to mechanical failure while at McClellan Field, CA. It was assigned to the 303rd AD, 59th ADR. The pilot that day was Amin George, Jr.

Known Crew

• Lt. John. W. Kehoe - Pilot
• SSgt R. W. Carstens - Gunner
• Amin George, Jr. - Pilot

Disposition

This aircraft survived the war and was in military service until at least 1947. Additional research is needed from the plane's IARC.

Images

None Found

References

• Air Force Accident Reports
• MACR
• 416th Bomb Group Unit History