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Lost in transit from Florida to UK

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Units served with

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 452nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15072160 / O-662670
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

5 April 1943 Crashed 40 miles off the coast of Portugal, Corrubedo, Province of A Coruna, south of Cape Finistere, on ferry flight from Florida to UK after losing an engine. 2nd LT Lee W. Rice, pilot. Crew saved except S/Sgt Joseph Wagner.

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Sources

Steve Carmichael-Timson, Director of Sub-Sea Operations, Sea-Tech Exploration Ltd.