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Chris Goss

20th November 2005 11:57

B-24 41-28706

Can anyone supply me details on the loss of the above B-24 of 458 BG on 6 May 44? Apparently it crashed trying to land at RAF Odiham with the loss of 4 crew; pilot was said to be a 2/Lt E R Thompson

paulmcmillan

22nd November 2005 14:10

Re: B-24 41-28706

Chris

I suppose you have seen this?

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/458bg/458HonorRoll.pdf

Paul

Brian

22nd November 2005 16:07

Re: B-24 41-28706

Hi Paul

I've just had a peek at 458BG's Roll of Honor and notice that B-24 42-52348 was believed lost to friendly fire on 20/9/44 over Truckin, and that the crew were FOD. Pardon my ignorance, but where is Truckin? What does FOD mean? And what type of friendly fire? Possibly you can't answer these queries but I hope someone can enlighten me.

Thanks
Brian

paulmcmillan

22nd November 2005 16:55

Re: B-24 41-28706

FOD - Finding of Death (Used where someone was missing and presumed killed in action)
Truckin is I assuming Trucking as in Transportation mission - But this is just a guess...

Brian

22nd November 2005 18:41

Re: B-24 41-28706

Thanks Paul - hopefully others can clarify.

Cheers
Brian

shooshoobaby

22nd December 2005 01:14

Re: B-24 41-28706

Brian 41-28706 753d Sq. J4 F " Spare Parts " , " Dreamboat "
Salvaged May,44

252348 - 752 Sq. 7V H crashed near St. Dizzier, France
Lt. George Koken Pilot
6KIA 1POW MACR # 9574

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