42-31810 Dol

media-31707.jpeg UPL 31707 27 May 1944 - Lt Forszen and crew with 42-31810 "Dol".

Harvey

Object Number - UPL 31707 - 27 May 1944 - Lt Forszen and crew with 42-31810 "Dol".

Delivered Cheyenne 24/12/43; Gr Island 18/1/44; Assigned 729BS/452BG Deopham Green 10/2/44; Missing in Action Basdorf 21/6/44 with Marvin Anderson, Co-pilot: Elmer Shach, Navigator: Don Loop, Bombardier: Lester Mickelson, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Ernie Simi, Radio Operator: Joe Spermbauer, Ball turret gunner: Orley Doan, Waist gunner: Frank Ferreri, Waist gunner: Roy Ness, Tail gunner: Isaac Alban (10 INT); flak, two engines out and a supercharger, crash landed Sovde, Sweden. Missing Air Crew Report 5932. DOL.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 452nd Bomb Group.

452nd Bomb Group

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

People

Isaac E Alban

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Marvin M Anderson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Orley L Doan

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Frank Ferreri

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12162193
  • Highest Rank: Corporal
  • Role/Job: waist gunner, Top Turret Gunner

Harvey G Layman

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 729th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: 8th Air Force Navigator

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Other

Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 21 June 1944

Revisions

Date
Contributorjmoore43
Changes
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Added a space before the words "Tail gunner" in the A/C “Description” to aid readability.

Date
ContributorPete
Changes
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452nd Bomb Group Assoc.

Date
ContributorPete
Changes
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452 Bomb Group Assoc.

Date
ContributorLucy May
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Changed intended target from Magdeburg to Basdorf, as per MACR 5932 and mission 428:
https://www.fold3.com/image/1/28644052
https://www.americanairmuseum.com/mission/135

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ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 5932 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database

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