Mission: 03/16/1944
Pilot: E.J. Herman
Aircraft: 42-39989 -

At 1306, with #2 engine feathered and smoking, aircraft left the formation under control. Was last seen with the left wing burned off, nine Parachutes were sighted, before the aircraft crashed and exploded.

Person	Status	Role
Edward J. Herman	POW	Pilot
John F. Leathers	POW	Co-Pilot
Charles A. Brennan	POW	Navigator
Victor H. Marck	POW	Bombardier
Matthew A. Haebig	POW	Radio Operator
George W. Bingert	POW	Top Turret/Engineer
Robert L. Bunn	POW	Ball Turret Gunner
Eugene P. Earnest	POW	Waist Gunner
Arthur L. Blanchard	POW	Waist Gunner
Frank M. Komor	POW	Tail Gunner