43-37597 Earthquake McGoon
Delivered Cheyenne 2/5/44; Hunter 16/5/44; Dow Fd 29/5/44; Assigned 427BS/303BG [GN-G] Molesworth 7/7/44; Missing in Action Dresden 17/4/45 with Tom Kahler, Theo Smith (2 Killed in Action); Lew Cotton, Dick Bowler, Dick Fogarty, Lloyd Lowery, Leslie Latz, Bill Broughton (6 Prisoner of War); flak, crashed Brux, Czecho; Missing Air Crew Report 14169. EARTHQUAKE McGOON.
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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: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11119798
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner; Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33054969
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O928974
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 34352901
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Bombardier; Togglier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 17 April 1945 |