42-102605 Kismet
Delivered Cheyenne 18/3/44; Hunter 14/4/44; Dow Fd 29/4/44; Assigned 331BS/94BG [QE-X] Rougham 1/5/44; Missing in Action battle support area, Fr 13/8/44 with Joe Griffith, Ball turret gunner: Pvt Bill Lappanan, Waist gunner: Jack Kassick (3 evaded capture); Co-pilot: Fred Finkelstein, Navigator: Bob Langner, Bombardier: Tony Mancini, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Alton Davis, Tail gunner: Chas Oliver (6 Prisoner of War); Radio Operator: Jim Vaughn (Killed in Action); flak KO’d two engines, a third smoking, crashed St Martin-Osmonville, NE of Rouen, Fr. Missing Air Crew Report 8362. KISMET.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36262731
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-707073
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Private
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
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Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 13 August 1944 |