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Delivered Bismark 2/2/44; Dorval 4/2/44; Assigned RAF [HB-770]; transferred USAAF 7/4/44; Assigned 562BS/388BG Knettishall 1/7/44; Missing in Action French RR junctions 8/7/44 with Bob Gill, Bombardier: George Oliver, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: John West, Radio Operator: Don McKinney, Ball turret gunner: Gunnar Sand, Waist gunner: John Thorpe, Waist gunner: Leon Stawasz, Tail gunner: Theo Poage `tg` (8 Prisoner of War); Co-pilot: Hubert Bishop, Navigator: Melvin Hansom, Capt Virgil Wilcox `mission pilot` (3 evaded capture – returned to UK by 2/9/44); flak KO’d two engines, crashed Bosc-le-Hard, Abbeville, Fr. Missing Air Crew Report 7362.
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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: 388th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-753787
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 35696388
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 562nd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-757740
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 8 July 1944 |