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02/10/1944
S. Balman
42-30609 - Pistol Packin' Mama

After the target with 3 and 4 engines on fire, aircraft broke up and went down wings end over end

Person Status Role
Sidney Balman POW Pilot
Walter R. Tucker POW Co-Pilot
Robert E. Paine POW Navigator
John K. Smith POW Bombardier
Donald W. Goucher POW Radio Operator
Roy B. Bass POW Top Turret/Engineer
John Sliwka KIA Ball Turret Gunner
James R. Chambers POW Waist Gunner
Joseph L. Doherty POW Waist Gunner
John A. Kurek POW Tail Gunner