Operations: Combat in MTO and ETO (19 May 1944 to 26 Apr 1945)
Service Streamers: American Theater
Emblem: None.
References: Books
460th Bomb Group History by Duane :/ amd Bettu Bohnstedt (Published 1996)
Combat Squadrons of the Air Force in World War II, Edited by: Maurer Maurer
Air Force Combat Units in World War II, Edited by Maurer Maurer
B-24 Liberator Units of the Fifteenth Air Force by Robert F. Dorr
Fifteenth Air Force Story by Kenn C. Rust
Content
Heavy flak was encountered of the target, Brod, Yugoslavia, and the aircraft "Rogers' Rangers" of the 763rd BS was lost after taking a direct hit on the #3 engine. The aircraft crashed near Moster, YUG. Five of crewman were killed, and 5 became POWs. This was also the first lost in 460th Bomb Group, parent unit of the 763rd BS.