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01/29/1944
A. Roznetinsky
42-3545 - Lizbeth II
After bombs away, Bombay doors would not close so aircraft lagged behind formation. At 1225, aircraft was attached by 7 FW109 fighters. Most of crew in back was killed and engines were set ablaze. Remaining crew bailed out. Plane crashed and exploded near Hulste, Belgium. 4 KIA, 4 EVD, and one POW.
Person | Status | Role |
---|---|---|
Andrew Roznetinsky | POW | Pilot |
Phillip B. Warner | EVD | Co-Pilot |
Jennings B. Beck | EVD | Navigator |
Omar M. Patterson | EVD | Bombardier |
Robert B. Buchanan | KIA | Radio Operator |
Frank W. Vandam | EVD | Top Turret/Engineer |
Charles T. Staudt | KIA | Ball Turret Gunner |
Ragnar A. Kvickstrom | KIA | Waist Gunner |
Larry R. Esala | KIA | Waist Gunner |
William F. Kiner | KIA | Tail Gunner |