42-31224

(GH) Delivered Boeing 7/10/43; Wright Fd Mat Com 19/10/43; Memphis 28/11/43; Assigned 358BS/303BG [VK-F] Molesworth 13/1/44; Missing in Action Weisbaden 15/8/44 with Sam Smithy, Co-pilot: Erny Boat, Navigator: Lansing Joralemon, Bombardier: Bob Klein, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Ray Fischer (5POW-all found in wreckage); Radio Operator: Archie Snoddy, Ball turret gunner: Roman Politylo, Waist gunner: Juan Bazo-Fontaneil,Tail gunner: Walt Bieranoski 4 Killed in Action); enemy aircraft, crashed Adenau, W of Koblenz, Ger; Missing Air Crew Report 8169. HELEN HEAVEN.

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Lansing L Joralemon

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Robert J Klein

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Roman S Politylo

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Samuel C Smithy

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Archie E Snoddy

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 303rd Bomb Group 358th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Radio Operator

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 15 August 1944

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Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 8169 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database