42-31240 Shack job
Delivered Cheyenne 7/10/43; Gr Island 22/10/43; Assigned 561BS/388BG Knettishall 2/11/43; Missing in Action Berlin 6/3/44 with John McLaughlin, Co-pilot: George Keller, Navigator: Alan Wallis, Bombardier: Joe Storamy, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Jim McClure, Radio Operator: Frank Moneau, Ball turret gunner: Louis Birt, Waist gunner: John Black, Waist gunner: Bill Taylor, Tail gunner: Walt Lackey (10 Prisoner of War); enemy aircraft, crew bailed but ship flew on for 50 miles, crashed two miles E of Reinselen near Soltau railroad, Ger. Missing Air Crew Report 3086. SHACK JOB.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 388th Bomb Group 561st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-692452
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Navigator
Places
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
Germany | 6 March 1944 |
Revisions
Added the A/C nickname listed in the A/C “Description” section.
Added a space before the words "Tail gunner" in the A/C “Description” to aid clarity.
Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log / MACR 3086 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database