43-47963
Assigned to 1st Path Finding Sqn, 9th Troop Carrier Path Finding Group, 9AF USAAF. Failed to Return (FTR) re-supply mission to Bastogne hit by ground small arms fire in starboard engine, with flames pouring back past the trailing edge of the wing, pilot achieved controlled belly landing. 6 x POW. 23-Dec-44. MACR 11027.
Crew: Pilot 1Lt Elgan A Davis [CA], Co 2lt James L Oliver [LA], Nav 1Lt Roth A Hasselbaum [MA], C/C Sgt Joseph L Westervelt [NJ], Radio S/Sgt John G Croff [CA], Drop master Sgt Herbert G Abbott [TX].
Connections
See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 437th Troop Carrier Group 85th Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-803574
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crashed |
Bastogne, Belgium | 23 December 1944 | Failed to Return (FTR) re-supply mission to Bastogne hit by ground small arms fire in starboard engine, with flames pouring back past the trailing edge of the wing, pilot achieved controlled belly landing. 6 x POW. 23-Dec-44. MACR 11027. |
|
Manufactured |
Long Beach, CA, USA | Built at Douglas | |
|
Delivered |
California, USA | Delivered to USAAF. | |
|
Assigned |
Membury, Axminster EX13, UK | Assigned to 1st Path Finding Sqn, 9th Troop Carrier Path Finding Group, 9AF USAAF. |
Revisions
ContributorAl_Skiff
Changes