B24 crash August 7, 1944 in Hungary 42-52721 (1 Viewer)

[ChasHDahlgren]

I am trying to locate the crash site of the plane on which my dad, Charles H Dahlgren, was a waist gunner and radio operator. He survived the crash and was a POW at Stalag Luft 4. He also survived the death march. Hoping to hear from someone who can help locate crash site

 

[mjfur]

I don't have the exact location but here is some info.

Here's the MACR https://catalog.archives.gov/id/91035419?objectPage=28
It is scanned in reverse, Page 28 is the first page and Page 1 is the last.

ME - Report https://catalog.archives.gov/id/143481161

07.08.1944 831st Bombardment Squadron (H), B-24H 42-52721, 1st Lt. Richard J. Erhardt, Venosa Airfield, Italy, Blechammer, Hungary

Personal history of US pilots serving 1939 - 1945 including original research.

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I couldn't find a photo of 52721 but here are some photo's of 52724 & 52725 in the same Bomb Group.

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[f for freddy]

I am trying to locate the crash site of the plane on which my dad, Charles H Dahlgren, was a waist gunner and radio operator. He survived the crash and was a POW at Stalag Luft 4. He also survived the death march. Hoping to hear from someone who can help locate crash site

Hi Chas
I know a Hungarian aviation archaeologist who may be able to help you. He has researched and found many aircraft in his home country. We worked together, on piecing the story of a RAF Special Duties Halifax crash, that led to a memorial service with relatives attending. Happy to put you in touch.
Cheers
Steve A

 

[ChasHDahlgren]

Hi Chas
I know a Hungarian aviation archaeologist who may be able to help you. He has researched and found many aircraft in his home country. We worked together, on piecing the story of a RAF Special Duties Halifax crash, that led to a memorial service with relatives attending. Happy to put you in touch.
Cheers
Steve A

I would greatly appreciate it if you could put me in touch. Gratefully, Bonney Dahlgren DosSantos

 

[ChasHDahlgren]

I don't have the exact location but here is some info.

Here's the MACR https://catalog.archives.gov/id/91035419?objectPage=28
It is scanned in reverse, Page 28 is the first page and Page 1 is the last.

ME - Report https://catalog.archives.gov/id/143481161

07.08.1944 831st Bombardment Squadron (H), B-24H 42-52721, 1st Lt. Richard J. Erhardt, Venosa Airfield, Italy, Blechammer, Hungary

Personal history of US pilots serving 1939 - 1945 including original research.

aircrewremembered.com

I couldn't find a photo of 52721 but here are some photo's of 52724 & 52725 in the same Bomb Group.

FreeFind Site Search Results

FreeFind Site Search Results

These are great! Thank you!