41-29359 Tail Wind
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Assigned to 755BS, 458BG, 8AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) mission to Brunswick, Germany 5 August 1944. Flak damage caused initial loss of 2 engines, which were restarted, ran out of fuel over the Channel, ditched North Sea. 9 men survived, the Co-Pilot died. Survivors picked up by Air Sea Rescue. MACR 8675.
Crew: Pilot 2Lt James B. Prevost, Co-Pilot F/O Allen Boorse Jr (KIA), Navigator F/O Astor Perry, Bombardier F/O Robert F. Kearney, Radio Operator Sgt Henry C. Howard, Engineer/Top Turret Gunner Sgt James C. Quillen, Ball Turret Gunner Sgt Raymond E. Barto, Right Waist Gunner Sgt Benjamin W. Dankosky, Left Waist Gunner Sgt John C. Colbert, Tail Gunner Sgt George A. Streeter.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13176148
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13125119 / T-62414
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33764791
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12228037
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 458th Bomb Group 755th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35450626
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 6 March 1944
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Crashed Failed to Return (FTR) Over Water (OW) |
North Sea | 5 August 1944 |