42-32079 Jayhawk
Delivered Cheyenne 21/1/44; Kearney 15/2/44; Grenier 25/3/44; Presque Is 28/3/44; Assigned 749BS/457BG [B] Glatton 9/6/44; Missing in Action Osnabruck 26/9/44 with Carl Gooch, n/b-Rupert Phipps, Radio Operator: Clem Kelsey, Ball turret gunner: Leo Chermack, Waist gunner: Tom Angott (4 evaded capture); Radio Operator: Wilbur Parker, Tail gunner: Don Reilly (2 KIA - latter drowned in Kagermeer Lake); Co-pilot: John Quillin, ng-Alex McDermott (2 Prisoner of War); flak, crashed De Engel, near Lisse, Hol; Missing Air Crew Report 9419. DELAYED LADY II aka JAYHAWK. (Memorial exists at De Engel and parts of aircraft in Assimeerderbrug Museum)
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 457th Bomb Group 749th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 31226719
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 457th Bomb Group 749th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-707437
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier / Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 457th Bomb Group 749th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-768220
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 457th Bomb Group 749th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 19142840
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
26 September 1944 |