42-97452
Delivered Denver 19/11/43; Wendover 11/12/43; Assigned 751BS/457BG [L] Glatton 29/1/44; 750BS; Missing in Action Cologne 28/5/44 with Emmanuel Hauf, Co-pilot: Don Swain, Navigator: Bill Hawley, Bombardier: Bill Jaqua, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Willis Johnson, Radio Operator: Jim Kilroy, Ball turret gunner: Walt Furtta, Waist gunner: Paul Moore, Tail gunner: Oscar Gascon (9 Killed in Action); enemy aircraft damaged wing which broke off on return, crashed Channel, 25 miles W of Ostende, Bel; Missing Air Crew Report 5296.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 457th Bomb Group 751st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13177193
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 457th Bomb Group 751st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 13171062
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 457th Bomb Group 751st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33375452
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Waist Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 457th Bomb Group 751st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 12167316 / O-687782
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) Over Water (OW) |
English Channel | 28 May 1944 |