Personal File · Airman
Sidney A. Mapes.
Ball Turret Gunner · 409th Squadron
The man.
§ Biography
S/Sgt. Sidney A. Mapes served as ball turret gunner of B-24D 42-63987, assigned to the 409th Bombardment Squadron, 93rd Bombardment Group, AAF Station 104.
He was aboard the aircraft when it was lost on 1 December 1943 during a bombing mission to Solingen, Germany. The aircraft was last sighted near Turnhout, Belgium after being attacked by enemy aircraft. Parachutes were reported used by crew members.
Service record.
§ As Catalogued
Rank
Staff Sergeant
Position
Ball Turret Gunner
Serial Number
13093477
Missions flown.
1 catalogued · newest first
№
Date
Target
Aircraft
№ 145
01 Dec 1943
Solingen
“Southwind”
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