43-38731 Blythe Spirit
from Pictorial History of the 447th Bombardment Group (H) https://www.americanairmuseum.com/media/41056
Delivered Lincoln 13/9/44; Grenier 27/9/44; Assigned 711BS/447BG Rattlesden 1/10/44; Missing in Action Oranienburg 15/3/45 with Harluf Jessen, Harry Pfautz, Karl Laubhan, Dick Kirkorowski, Helmer Gangestad, Claude Gatlin, Ed Evans tg, Cecil Campbell obs (8 Killed in Action); Bob Dwight, Walt Hoffman (2 Prisoner of War); flak, crashed Schonhausen, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 13044. BLYTHE SPIRIT.
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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: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: T-62901 / O-?
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: Serial Number: T5393 / Service Number: 16135585
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13108484
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball turret gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron 711th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 38514701
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Observer/Spot Jammer
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 11 March 1945
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 15 March 1945 |
Revisions
Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 13044 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database
Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 13044 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database