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Delivered Dallas 23/4/44; Kearney 7/6/44; Dow Fd 27/6/44; Assigned 615BS/401BG [IY-P] Deenethorpe 10/7/44; Missing in Action Munich 16/7/44 with Willie Johnson, Co-pilot: Ken Powell, Navigator: Ray Malloy, Bombardier: Joe Loverro, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Jim Haire, Radio Operator: John Murtha, Ball turret gunner: Clair Gore, Waist gunner: Leon Rapoport,Tail gunner: Cleatus Nolen (9 Prisoner of War); flak, all bailed safely, crashed Neuried, Ger; Missing Air Crew Report 7558.
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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: 401st Bomb Group 615th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 615th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 615th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 615th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 615th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Benefield
Missions
- Date: 16 July 1944
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 16 July 1944 |
Revisions
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Changes
Sources
Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 7558 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database