42-30714 Hustling Sue
Delivered Denver 16/7/43; Gr Isle 8/8/43; Assigned 423BS/306BG [RD-A/S] Thurleigh 25/8/43; battle damaged over Solingen 1/12/43 with Capt George Rees, Co-pilot: Geno DeBetta, Navigator: W.H. Dickenson, Bombardier: W.S. Ellertsdon, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: L.G. Dillon, Radio Operator: J.K Atchley, Waist gunner: Harry Shutts, Waist gunner: E.D. Walters,Tail gunner: J.K. Hadberg (9 Returned to Duty); Ball turret gunner: Ken Rood (KIA- chute failed to open). Severe turbulence caused ship to crashed at College Farm, Lasham, Hants, UK Salvaged. No MACR. HUSTLING SUE.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 306th Bomb Group 423rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crashed |
Lasham, Alton GU34, UK | 1 December 1943 |