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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