42-3511
Delivered Denver 15/7/43; Grenier 18/8/43; Assigned 812BS/482BG [MI-K] Alconbury withy H2S 20/8/43; transferred 535BS/381BG [MS-N] Ridgewell 22/4/44; Missing in Action 1m Metz 25/4/44 with Andy Claytor, Co-pilot: Roy Rice, Bombardier: Chas Middleton, Radio Operator: Walt Williams, Ball turret gunner: Dave Souder, Waist gunner: Joe Connable,Tail gunner: Ray Vitkus (7 evaded capture); Navigator: Bob Chisholm, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Nick Sango (2 Prisoner of War); flak, crashed Precy-sur-Oise, seven miles SW of Creil, Fr, Missing Air Crew Report 4286.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-811017
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Bombardier, Bombardier; Togglier
Missions
- Date: 25 April 1944
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 25 April 1944 |