42-30795 The Wild Hare
Delivered Cheyenne 29/7/43; Dyersburg 8/8/43; Assigned 548BS/385BG [XA-J] Gt Ashfield 2/9/43; Missing in Action Munster 11/11/43 with John P. McGowan, Co-pilot: James C. Bufkin, Navigator: Ellis Shorb, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Nello A.
Malavasi, Ball turret gunner: Vernon L. Mulvaney, Waist gunner: William J. Bloeser, Waist gunner: Anthony T. Barckett, Tail gunner: Robert D. Johnson (8 Prisoner of War); Radio Operator: James T. French (KIA-bailed out but died of injuries); Bombardier: Thomas B. Applewhite (evaded capture); flak KO’d #3, crashed between Dussen and Waspik, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands. Missing Air Crew Report 1161. THE WILD HARE. Bombardier Applewhite was the sole evader - See his page with fate of the crew at https://www.evasioncomete.be/fapplewtb.html
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 548th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-679171
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 548th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 548th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: waist gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 548th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 385th Bomb Group 548th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator, Radio Operator Gunner
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
between Dussen and Waspik, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands | 11 November 1943 |
Revisions
Added address of website www.evasioncomete.be with details about evader Tom Applewhite
Added a space before the words "Tail gunner" in the A/C “Description” to aid clarity.
Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 1161 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database