08/16/1944
R.J. Williams
42-37879 - Wrinkle Belly Baby
Involved in a mid air collision with 297797, when hit by flak, 297797 hit the stabalizer of 237897, on fire this aircraft went into a dive
| Person | Status | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Robert J. Williams | POW | Pilot |
| Leland E. Karpe | KIA | Co-Pilot |
| Edward Kasner | POW | Navigator |
| William V. McNabb | POW | Bombardier |
| James G. Curtis | KIA | Radio Operator |
| Warren G. Strahm | POW | Top Turret/Engineer |
| Omer C. Mullins | KIA | Ball Turret Gunner |
| Ralph W. Burnett | POW | Waist Gunner |
| Donald K. Michael | KIA | Tail Gunner |