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Assigned 401BS/91BG Bangor 29/8/42; en route from Gander, Nfd, to Bassingbourn with John McClean, Co-pilot: Capt Dale Lasselle, Navigator: Bob Allen, Bombardier: Leon Koebel, passengers Capt George Wassell {doc}, Bob Vaughan, John Gibson, Justin Hamblin (8 Killed in Service); Norman Wickes, Leon Harrison {both seriously inj- Returned to Duty); poor weather or hit object in flight, crashed Mt Slieveanrro, Cushendall, Co. Antrim, NI. 3/10/42.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 91st Bomb Group 401st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log