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11/30/1944
C.C. Wicker
42-102560 - The Thomper

At 1320 and as a result of a flak burst in the bombay area, the aircraft burst into flames and left the formation going down. At around 8000 feet, the aircraft separated at the radio compartment.

Person Status Role
Charles C. Wicker KIA Pilot
Alfred Rivas KIA Co-Pilot
Fred D. Johnson KIA Navigator
Warren E. Briggs KIA Bombardier
Gordon K. Bryce KIA Radio Operator
James F. Robinson POW Top Turret/Engineer
James E. Knighton POW Ball Turret Gunner
Donald C. Dale POW Waist Gunner
Edward J. Kobley POW Tail Gunner