43-22301
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During 1944 this plane was painted with the identification code: 2A-O
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
- 02 JAN 1945 - This plane crashed on Take-off due to inclement weather while stationed at Melun Field (A-55). The pilot that day was Hiram B. Clark, who survived the crash. The plane was still attached to the 669th Bomb Squadron at the time.
Known Crew
- Lt. P. F. E. MacManus - Pilot
- Lt J. W. Britt - Navigator
Disposition
Unknown at this time.
Images
None Found
References
- Air Force Accident Reports
- MACR
- 416th Bomb Group Unit History