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Norman J. Fix Hometown new article Norman J. Fix KIA 01/11/1944 While still flying over the target, very shortly after bomb's away, the Carolina Queen was attacked head on by two ME-109's ... the controls of the plane were shot away ... The plane crashed about 10 miles from Oschersleben just before noon ... Five men of the crew did not survive. 42-37809 / Carolina Queen
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 615th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Carolina Queen
- Unit: 401st Bomb Group 615th Bomb Squadron