42-31075 The Rebel
Delivered Cheyenne 15/9/43; Scott 4/10/43; Assigned 535BS/381BG [MS-S] Ridgewell 19/10/43; Missing in Action Bremen 20/12/43 with Waldo Crosson, Navigator: Ed Burke, Bombardier: John Curran, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: John Allen, Radio Operator: Bob McFarlane, Ball turret gunner: Steve Bulsok, Right Waist gunner: Jesse Glawson (7 Prisoner of war). Left Waist gunner: Norman Klima, Tail gunner: Bob Eloe, Co-pilot: Jim Opitz ( 3 Killed in Action); enemy aircraft, crashed Albstadt, Wesermunde, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 1722. THE REBEL.
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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: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 31111020
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner; Flight Engineer
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 33249598
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-736617
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-737546
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-670025
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Missions
- Date: 20 December 1943
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 20 December 1943 |