42-109915
Shot down by a German intruder aircraft, caught fire, disintegrated and crashed at Cantley, Norfolk on 22 April 1944. 6 crew members were killed on the mission and 5 returned.
Pilot; Lt., FT WILKERSON, wounded, RTD;
Co-pilot; Lt., CS SNELL Jr. KIA;
Navigator; Lt., LA CAMPBELL, Wounded;
Bombardier; Lt., R F SULLIVAN, Wounded;
Radio Operator; T/sgt., Frank TERLESKY KIA;
Top Turret Gunner; T/sgt., R L DOTTER KIA;
Ball Turret Gunner; T/sgt., G C GRAY KIA;
R. Waist Gunner; S/sgt., M B CABTLE, wounded, RTD;
L. Waist Gunner; S/sgt., NS REED, KIA;
Tail Gunner; S/sgt., H S BUNTING, wounded;
Nose Turret Gunner; S/Sgt.,J R MURRAY KIA.
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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: 389th Bomb Group 565th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Tail Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 565th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 565th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-682294
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 565th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 565th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Shot down |
22 April 1944 | On return from Hamm mission 311, at night, shot down by enemy plane over home base. |