This aircraft was originally assigned to the 96th BG at Snetterton 7/4/1944. Transferred to the 336th BS at Horham 8/4/1944. Initially piloted by Jack Beckleman, who named the aircraft. It was involved in a mid-air collision with 42-97376 over Chemnitz 3/3/1945, piloted by.Duncan. It crashed Schonbeck, with nine crew being killed.