James T Alling
MilitaryMission to Frankfurt Feb. 08, '44. 42-39940 MACR 2521, "Dixie Jane", crashed near Peirremont, France. Failed to drop load on target, one engine feathered, bombs jettisoned. #3 and 4 out, #2 almost gone. B-17 out of fuel. 10 man crew bailed. Sgt. Harold C. Golub's chute failed/KIA. 2nd/Lt James Alling evaded until March 20, in Paris. POW. Incarcerated Stalag Luft 3, Sagan, Ger.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 731st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-449963
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Dixie Jane
- Unit: 452nd Bomb Group 731st Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield