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 |