07/04/1945
B.J. Radzevich
42-32087 - Ain't Misbehavin' (862nd BG)
While tranporting plane and crews back to the states, this B-17F left Lagens, heading for Newfoundland. Pilot reported #3 engine out, losing altitude. Aircraft ditched in North Atlantic. 4 rescued, 15 missing (KIS).
| Person | Status | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin J. Radzevich | KIS | Pilot |
| Leo H. Harsh | RTD | Co-Pilot |
| John L. Pentney | KIS | Navigator |
| Robert B. Brubaker | KIS | Bombardier |
| John W. Baker | KIS | Radio Operator |
| Ernest B. Riley | RTD | Top Turret/Engineer |
| John W. Swartz | RTD | Ball Turret Gunner |
| Harold H. Digman | KIS | Waist Gunner |
| James R. Starr | KIS | Tail Gunner |
| Charles R. Taylor | KIS | On Board - Observer |
| Edward J. Michalowski | KIS | On Board - Observer |
| Frank A. Bonczar | KIS | On Board - Observer |
| Harold F. Granholm | KIS | On Board - Observer |
| Herbert E. Autenreith | KIS | On Board - Observer |
| James W. Green | KIS | On Board - Observer |
| Joseph P. Guest | KIS | On Board - Observer |
| Kenneth E. Zellers | KIS | On Board - Observer |
| Leonard H. Janney | KIS | On Board - Observer |
| Robert C. Luebbers | RTD | On Board - Observer |