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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
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