44-8017 The Sad Sack
Delivered Dallas 16/5/44; Langley 29/6/44; Dow Fd 25/7/44; Assigned 527BS/379BG [FO-X] Kimbolton 13/8/44; Missing in Action Zeitz 30/11/44 (22nd mission) with Maj Theo Ramsdell, Bernal Lewis, Fred Olander, John McDermott, Forrest Kenyon, Bob Wogatske, Peter Papas, Bob Reverdy, Ivan McCarty, Lt Morris Gropper radar nav (10 Prisoner of War); flak, crashed Zeitz; Missing Air Crew Report 11125. THE SAD SACK.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 524th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 20345931 / O-802191
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot / S-3 Officer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 379th Bomb Group 527th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39700030
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
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Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Delivered |
Dallas AAF, Texas | 16 May 1944 | Delivered Dallas AAF 16-May-44 |
Assigned |
Kimbolton, UK | 13 August 1944 | Assigned 527BS, 379BG, 8AF USAAF. |
Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) |
Zeitz, Germany | 30 November 1944 - 30 November 1944 | Missing in Action Zeitz 30-Nov-44; ); flak hit, #3 engine out and losing altitude, crashed Zeitz; 10 x POW MACR 11125 |
Manufactured |
Burbank, CA | Buit at Vega. |