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05/29/1943
J.L. Nunes
42-29709 - Yo' Brother
This aircraft was struck in the tail section by B-17 42-5858 as it was going down. As a result the tail gunner, Johnie Buford, had to bail out. The aircraft was able to return to Horham.
Person | Status | Role |
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Joseph L. Nunes | Pilot | |
August R. Vacek | Co-Pilot | |
Lawrence Finch | Navigator | |
Robert F. Francis | Bombardier | |
Walter C. Miller | Radio Operator | |
Wayne E. Rife | Top Turret/Engineer | |
Austin Bruce Scott | Ball Turret Gunner | |
Grady V. Kearsey | Waist Gunner | |
Ivan A. Clinton | Waist Gunner | |
Johnie L. Buford | POW | Tail Gunner |