05/24/1944
W.T. Sheehan
42-39924 - Tornado
At 1158, with number 1 propeller windmilling, aircraft began lagging behind the formation and was last seen heading into a cloud bank being pursued by 3 Me=109s
| Person | Status | Role |
|---|---|---|
| William T. Sheehan | KIA | Pilot |
| Charles W. Beck | KIA | Co-Pilot |
| Victor L. Bubbett | POW | Navigator |
| Robert I. Temple | KIA | Bombardier |
| Norman S. Rosenberg | KIA | Radio Operator |
| Gregory P. Aversa | KIA | Top Turret/Engineer |
| Jerome J. Hentz | KIA | Ball Turret Gunner |
| Wilbert H. Nichols | POW | Waist Gunner |
| Ross S. Ritto | POW | Waist Gunner |
| Orin V. Burgman | KIA | Tail Gunner |