Tom G Laster
MilitaryTom G Laster served as a pilot with the 322nd Bomb Group.
His aircraft, 42-96270 was hit by flak over Eschwieler, Germany on 23 September 1944 and crash landed at Airfield A-73 that was under construction at Liege, Belgium.
MACR 9097. All 6 crew survived, but 2 were wounded. Aircraft broke in half while being removed from field and was salvaged.
MACR 9097 includes a very long statement written up by Laster on the events of that flight.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
![B-26 Marauders, including (serial number 41-34959, SS-O), of the 451st Bomb Squadron, 322nd Bomb Group line up for take off, 11 November 1943. Passed for publication 11 Nov 1943. Handwritten caption on reverse: '63.' On reverse: US Army Press Censor ETO [Stamp].](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-413264.jpg.webp?itok=Ml213CQs)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-26 Marauder
- Unit: 322nd Bomb Group 451st Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Great Saling