42-29641
IWM, Roger Freeman Collection
Delivered Cheyenne 26/1/43; Salina 9/2/43; Assigned 422BS/305BG [JJ-V] Chelveston 21/3/43; Missing in Action Nantes 4/7/43 with Frank Scott, Co-pilot: Bob Brazeal, Navigator: Bill Bailey, Bombardier: Leslie Stone, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Marvin Williams, Radio Operator: Ray Malaby, Ball turret gunner: John Kowalski, Waist gunner: Frank Hatzke, Waist gunner: Aubrey King,Tail gunner: Albert King (10 Killed in Action); flak set radio room on fire SE of Belle Isle, W of St Nazaire, crashed Bay of Biscay. Missing Air Crew Report 4483. BLACK SWAN.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 422nd Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
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Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 4 July 1943 |
Revisions
Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 4483 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database