08/17/1943
R.C. Mason
42-30283 - Mason's Morons (Nickname)
Near Frankfurt and with number 2 engine feathered, aircraft left the formation under control
| Person | Status | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Mason | POW | Pilot |
| Louis Belson | POW | Co-Pilot |
| Frank E. Messersmith | POW | Navigator |
| William A. Reinecke | POW | Bombardier |
| William A. Rogers | POW | Radio Operator |
| Richard R. Carter | POW | Top Turret/Engineer |
| Herschel K. Beane | POW | Ball Turret Gunner |
| Raymond J. Elias | POW | Waist Gunner |
| Jack H. McKee | POW | Waist Gunner |
| Robert L. Bickford | POW | Tail Gunner |