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04/10/1944
R.E. Thompson
42-31258 - Lucky Strike
At 0920, near Chateau Thierry, and with the right wing on fire, aircraft had an explosion in the wing, went into a shallow spin, and after a second explosion disintergrated
Person | Status | Role |
---|---|---|
Ronald E. Thompson | KIA | Pilot |
Blaine R. Manahan | KIA | Co-Pilot |
Everett T. Enstrom | KIA | Navigator |
John W. Hedlund | POW | Bombardier |
Grady T. Justice | POW | Radio Operator |
Clifford G. Golke | EVD | Top Turret/Engineer |
William L. Dearing | POW | Ball Turret Gunner |
James E. Hanrahan | POW | Waist Gunner |
Robert W. Moedebeck | KIA | Waist Gunner |
Cletus S. Hard | EVD | Tail Gunner |