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Surridge, E. K., & Dooley, E. C. (1947). Pictorial History of the 447th Bombardment Group (H), including the 710th Squadrone History. LA: Army Navy Publishing.
Object Number - UPL 49297 - "Buddie and I". Edgar Colburn in front of plane, believed to be "Morning Star" 42-31148
Delivered Dallas 25/9/43; Harvard 7/10/43; Assigned 710BS/447BG Rattlesden 21/11/43; Missing in Action Wilhelmshafen 3/3/44 with Don Ralston, Navigator: Carl Dunker, Bombardier: Pete Vitolano, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Vane Cullen, Radio Operator: John Beck, Waist gunner: Ken Johnson, Waist gunner: Joe Wayne,Tail gunner: Ed Robbins (8KIA-some washed away and drowned); Co-pilot: Tom McKiernan, Ball turret gunner: Chas Horak (2 Returned to Duty); mech fault, ditched North Sea; Missing Air Crew Report 4436.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 710th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 20844928
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
Places
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) Over Water (OW) |
North Sea | 3 March 1944 |
Revisions
Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 4436 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database