Accident Boeing B-29 Superfortress 42-24505,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 315600
 
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Date:Thursday 21 December 1944
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic B29 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Owner/operator:769th BSqn /462nd BGp 20th AF USAAF
Registration: 42-24505
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 2 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Shenyang, Liaoning Province -   China
Phase: Combat
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Narrative:
Shot down.

Plane & crew info:

"Wild Hair"

B-29-30-BW Superfortress

s/n 42-24505

769th BS, 462nd BG, 20th AF

1st Lt. Paul W. Simpson - Bombardier (KIA) (O-746623)

Cpl. Anthony I. Santistevan - Radio Operator (KIA) (39122657)

Sources:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougsheley/7994717756

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
22-Jun-2023 10:47 RDV Added
16-Oct-2023 18:05 Nepa Updated

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