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06/18/1944
J.H. Bullard
42-97068 - Key Bird

It was reported that the number 3 and 4 engines on the plane caught fire, they broke formation, tried one or two dives to put it out but were not successful before disappearing in the clouds. Parachutes were seen but no crew members were ever recovered. This occurred near the Frisian Islands

Person Status Role
Jonathan H. Bullard KIA Pilot
William J. Moore KIA Co-Pilot
William Holmes KIA Navigator
Darrell L. Stevens KIA Bombardier
Pierre L. Bordelon KIA Radio Operator
Everett M. Casselman KIA Top Turret/Engineer
Philip M. Reed KIA Ball Turret Gunner
Lorenzo Jarrett KIA Waist Gunner
John E. Gioiosa KIA Waist Gunner
Austin N. Herten KIA Tail Gunner