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Forced to land due to mechanical problems NE of Balkbrug, Holland on a mission to Rekner, Berlin on 8 Mar 1944. 10 POWs.

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Odell Hooper

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 732nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner

Walter H Kendall

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 732nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Bombardier

Michael Kopcza

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 732nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32741374
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Paul H Moseley

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 732nd Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner

Marlowe Bayne Olson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 453rd Bomb Group 732nd Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17063853 at enlistment, then O-687897
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Navigator

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Failed to Return (FTR)

Germany 8 March 1944

Revisions

Date
ContributorLucy May
Changes
Sources

Changed Bomb Squadron from 735th to 732nd after checking MACR 2928:
https://www.fold3.com/image/1/28763914

Date
ContributorAAM
Changes
Sources

MACR 2928 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database