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02/03/1945
J.D. Taylor
43-38899 -

Just after leaving the target the number 2 engine hit by flak and a fire in the radio compartment, aircraft left the formation, went into a steep dive and exploded

Person Status Role
James D. Taylor POW Pilot
Ronald E. Piper POW Co-Pilot
William E. Haile POW Navigator
Allan V. Beers POW Bombardier
William H. Everett POW Radio Operator
Edward Balowski POW Top Turret/Engineer
Jack A. Bingaman POW Ball Turret Gunner
Joseph J. Garneier POW Waist Gunner
Roland N. Ferren POW Tail Gunner