41-24619 S For Sugar
![Captain Albert W. Dieffenback, a bombardier of the 303rd Bomb Group, admires Bugs Bunny painted onto the nose of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed as censored 9 May 1943. Printed caption on reverse: '14. Captain Albert W. Dieffenbach, of Garrett Park, Md., and the bomber in which he flies as group bombardier.' On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamp].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-407609.jpg.webp?itok=awTwZI3H)
Roger Freeman Photo.
Object Number - FRE 4225 - Captain Albert W. Dieffenback, a bombardier of the 303rd Bomb Group, admires Bugs Bunny painted onto the nose of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Passed as...
Assigned 427BS/303BG [GN-S] Bangor 5-Oct-42; Molesworth 25-Oct-42; 52m Missing in Action Oschersleben 11-Jan- 44 with Tom Simmons, Co-pilot: Fred Reichel, Navigator: Bill Clyatt, Bombardier: Dick Vaughan, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Wallace Elliott, Radio Operator: Joe Bennett, Ball turret gunner: Dante Dipietra, Waist gunner: Bob Livingston - died Stalag 17B, Krems 27/3/44, Waist gunner: Bob Stewart, Tail gunner: Wesley Hasty (10 Prisoner of War); enemy aircraft severely damaged ship, crew bailed, but it flew on and crashed in woods at Oberhaus, between Bad Lauterberg & Braunlage, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 1923.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-437650
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16046356
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 11034212
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-679128
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot / Squadron Commanding Officer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 427th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-408859
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
Places
Missions
- Date: 29 May 1943
![An Airman of the 305th Bomb Group in his quarters Passed for publication 2 Jun 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '2/6/43.' Printed caption removed from reverse. On reverse: Daily Sketch, US Army Press Censor ETO and US Army General Section Press & Censorship Bureau [Stamps].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-407722.jpg.webp?itok=Ukic2OZh)
- Date: 21 May 1943
- Date: 19 May 1943
- Date: 14 May 1943
- Date: 13 May 1943
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
11 January 1944 |
Revisions
Added a space before the words "Tail gunner" in the A/C “Description” to aid clarity.
Lee Cunningham 7-Feb-2016. Changed dates toUSAAF military-style signification.
Lee Cunningham 7-Feb-2016. Added nickname and coding per "Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Satn Bishop & John A. Hey MBE.
Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 1923 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database