41-23665 Big Dealer

Crashed on 10 January 1943 near Bir el Khamsa, Egypt, while en-route back to Gambut-Main after dark. Crash may have been due to fuel shortage. The injured men were taken to 21st CCS at Mersa Matruth . 4 killed and 5 returned to action.

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Leander F Schmid

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 330th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Byron W Smith

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 330th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 37144913
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Gunner

Robert E Woody

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 330th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34010090
  • Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

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Entry added with details from "Losses of the US 8th and 9th Air Forces: ETO Area - June 1942 - December 1943" by Stan D Bishop and John A Hey MBE. Published by Bishop Book Productions.