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05/29/1943
C.U. Watson
42-29689 - Skack Buster
On leaving continent Aircraft was struck in right wing by out of control German fighter, forcing B-17 into steep bank, with a 5 foot section of right wing missing and no 4 engine running away, and control cables damaged. Aircraft headed back toward conti
Person | Status | Role |
---|---|---|
Cody Usry Watson | EVD | Pilot |
Reynold P. Lasher | EVD | Co-Pilot |
Robert A. Titus | EVD | Navigator |
Rex L. Orme | POW | Bombardier |
Francis P.E. Moran | POW | Radio Operator |
Paul E. Dehaven | POW | Top Turret/Engineer |
Joseph D. Coss | EVD | Ball Turret Gunner |
John G. Brown | EVD | Waist Gunner |
Harry D. Rants | POW | Waist Gunner |
Donald C. Hemminger | POW | Tail Gunner |