Mission: 12/31/1944
Pilot: S.D. Reed
Aircraft: 42-97215 - Scooter

Shortly after leaving the target and with nunber 3 engine on fire, aircraft left the formation under control. After more attacks from fighters the aircraft went into a flat spin. The pilot was able to crash land the aircraft with Heafey and Spencer still aboard.

Person	Status	Role
Stewart D. Reed	POW	Pilot
Harold J. Rensch	POW	Co-Pilot
Anthony A. Marnik	KIA	Navigator
Charles O. Doughty	POW	Bombardier
George L. Carrier	POW	Radio Operator
William A. Raab	POW	Top Turret/Engineer
Morgan J. Heafey	KIA	Ball Turret Gunner
Richard G. Saalfield	KIA	Waist Gunner
Hyman L. Spencer	KIA	Tail Gunner