44-6573
Delivered Lincoln 12/9/44; Dow Fd 11/10/44; Assigned 603BS/398BG [N7-N then K] Nuthampstead 19/10/44; repaired Missing in Action 10/1/45 with Andrews, AOC B-70 13/1/45; re-ass from 2 SAD Abbotts Ripton 17/2/45; (27m) Missing in Action Bohlen 2/3/45 with Don Christensen, Co-pilot: Bill Lone, Navigator: Harry Ostrow, Bombardier: John Gustafson, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Bob Dudley, Radio Operator: Elmer Gurba, Ball turret gunner: Albt Carlisle, Waist gunner: Ken Plantz (8 Killed in Action); Tail gunner: Selmer Haakensen (Prisoner of War); enemy aircraft, crashed Slany, near Karlovary, Czech; Missing Air Crew Report 12853.
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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: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-780518
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 603rd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Places
- Site type: Military site
- Site type: Airfield
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 2 March 1945 |