42-40267 Horse Fly
Crew interned in Turkey on Operation TIDAL WAVE, 1 August 1943, Ploesti Romania.
Crew were Edward Mitchell (pilot), Donald Decker (co-pilot), John Saladiak (navigator), Julio Castellotti (w. gunner), Henry Flister (tail gunner), James Kipple (bombardier), David Collie (w. gunner), and Robert McAdams (flight engineer and top turret gunner).
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13044894
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14039719
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron 68th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-728013
- Highest Rank: Captain
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-?
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Failed To Return FTR |
Turkey | 1 August 1943 |
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ContributorLucy May
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