42-7532 Lead Poison

During a training flight on 31 Jan 44 the pilot made 3 attempts to land in poor visibilty with 1 engine out. On the third attempt the aircraft touched down & ran off the runway. The crew was uninjured, but the aircraft was a write off.

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John J Scannell

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Robert W Steurer

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot

Michael Svetich

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19138843
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Aerial Gunner

Swift Tarbell

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-733367
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Joseph M Wenzler

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 445th Bomb Group 702nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

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ContributorUALDC8
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Heavy Bombers of the Mighty Eighth
Losse of the US 8th & 9th Air Forces - Vol 2
Mike Simpson's 445th Bomb Group Website
Battle Colors - Vol 1
AFHRA - Reel A0654

Date
ContributorUALDC8
Changes
Sources

Heavy Bombers of the Mighty 8th
Losses of the US 8th & 9th Air Forces - Vol 2
Mike Simpson's 445th Bomb Group Website
Battle Colors - Vol 1
AFHRA - Reel A0654