ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 158351
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| Date: | Thursday 29 June 1944 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  North American B-25G Mitchell |
| Owner/operator: | United States Army Air Force (USAAF) |
| Registration: | 42-64977 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Nauru -
 Nauru
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Makin Airfield (Butaritari) |
The bomber was hit in the bomb bay by a Japanese 127mm anti-aircraft shell and exploded.
The entire crew was killed in the crash.
lot 1st Lt. Karl R. James, O-742328 (KIA / BR) IL
Co-Pilot Alexander Cheropovich (KIA)
Navigator John Keeling (KIA, BR)
Radio Frank Kapla, 35010421 (KIA / BR) OH
Engineer Harry Stockton (KIA, BR)
Gunner Benedict Jasper (KIA)
Sources:
https://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-25/42-64977.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Aug-2013 15:01 | gerard57 | Added |
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