Jaybird
Jaybird
Originally assigned to 100th BG in June 1943. Flew three missions with group before being transferred to 303rd BG 100th Bomb Group "The Bloody Hundredth" - Jaybird 303rd Bomb Group "Hell's Angels"- "Satan's Workshop" & crew group shot. Aircraft serial no. 42-29931. On a mission to bomb a German aircraft factory in Aschersleben, Germany, February 22nd 1944, her engine No. 2 was knocked out by flak. The plane and her crew were last seen lagging behind on the return trip and ditched in rough sea. All 10 airmen aboard were killed.
Names: Jaybird, “Satan's Workshop" -303rd BG
Squadron: 418th | Squadron Marking: LD | Tail Marking:
Pilot: Lt Biddick Lt Woodward
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| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 10, 1943 | Accepted into inventory |
| March 13, 1943 | Cheyenne |
| March 28, 1943 | Casper |
| April 10, 1943 | Tinker |
| April 16, 1943 | Memphis |
| April 26, 1943 | Assigned to UK |
| June 9, 1943 | Gained by 100th Bomb Group |
| July 13, 1943 | Gained by 303rd Bomb Group |
| July 13, 1943 | Gained by 303rd Bomb Group |
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Jaybird
Originally assigned to 100th BG in June 1943. Flew three missions with group before being transferred to 303rd BG 100th Bomb Group "The Bloody Hundredth" - Jaybird 303rd Bomb Group "Hell's Angels"- "Satan's Workshop" & crew group shot. Aircraft serial no. 42-29931. On a mission to bomb a German aircraft factory in Aschersleben, Germany, February 22nd 1944, her engine No. 2 was knocked out by flak. The plane and her crew were last seen lagging behind on the return trip and ditched in rough sea. All 10 airmen aboard were killed
June 26, 1943-LeMans- Lt Biddick
June 29, 1943-LeMans- Lt Biddick
July 10, 1943-LeBourget-Lt Woodward
July 13, 1943-transferred to 303rd BG named Satan's Workshop" w/ nose art.