Mission
Photos
January, 1944
January
21, Noball target
The
"Merle Lee" after crash landing near Hawkinge, Kent, as a result
of being hit by flak over France. There were no casualties.
The
crew of the "Merle Lee"
Standing: Sgt Leon Moutsos (gunner), Sgt John Isaacs (radio), Sgt J. G. Reif (engineer/top turret gunner), Sgt Robert Thornbro (gunner), Sgt Leo Bombalicki (gunner), and Sgt Richard Wien (gunner).
Kneeling: 1/Lt Roy Crosland (pilot), 1/Lt Archie parks (navigator), 2/Lt Dale Sarrett (bombadier), 2/Lt Harry Clement (co-pilot).
January
29, Frankfurt
"Hula
Wahine" crash landed at the RAF base in Kentling after being hit by flak
and fighting off repeated fighter attacks.
The
pilot flew at 75 feet over occupied Belgium to bring the plane down safely
with just 2 injuries.
The
crew of "Hula Wahine"
Standing: 1/Lt Ernest Bruce (pilot), 1/Lt David Grisham (co-pilot), 1/Lt John Wheelis (navigator), 1/Lt Thomas Pretty (bombadier).
Kneeling: Sgt Eugene McGuire (engineer/top turret gunner), Sgt Forrest McGlaughlin (waist gunner), Sgt Jesse Fleming (radio operator), Sgt John Pfaffenberger (tail gunner), Sgt Leslie Jones (waist gunner), Sgt Hardy Renfroe (ball turret gunner).
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