The 467th BG had an envious safety record overall, testimony to the skill and diligence of the hard working squadron ground personnel who maintained the aircraft on a daily basis in all weather conditions. At the insistence of Col. Shower, the aircrews were sent out on frequent "practise" missions to improve on tight formations and general airmanship discipline. This was not always kindly thought of by the combat crews but the high standards aspired to led the 467th to be renowned as a tight disciplined unit.

Accidents and mishaps were not a common phenomenon for the Group, however there were occasions where the thorough training and high standard of maintenance could not prevent such incidents occurring. Crews experienced severe battle-damage from flak infested skies over mainland Europe,  the ever present threat of enemy aircraft attack, and sometimes serious injuries to crew members. As many accidents as there were, there were equally many cases where crews and individuals received commendation and citations for outstanding and heroic actions in the most trying and difficult circumstances imaginable.

When viewing these photos do remember that many young men made the supreme sacrifice in fighting for a just cause.   

"Devil's Hostess"

"Stinger"#1

"Stinger"#2

"Ruth Marie"

"Lonely Heart"

"Broad & High"#1

"Broad & High"#2

"Also Ran"

"Tommy Thumper II"#1

"Tommy Thumper II"#2

"Strafing Attack"

Flak Damage#1

Flak Damage#2

Disaster in the Fog#1

Disaster in the Fog#2

Attlebridge Crash

Propeller Mishap

Taxiing Incident

"Mary Ellen"

Nosewheel Collapse#1

Nosewheel Collapse#2

"Boomerang"

Runway Gear Collapse

Crash-Land#1

Crash-land#2

B17 "Visitor"#1

B17 "Visitor"#2

Sack Time Damage

Up in Arms