Official Mission Report from 457th Bomb Group:

“Flak was very heavy at the target at Rouen, France. Plane s/n 42-31620, named Skunk Hollow, and piloted by Lt Franklin H. Morrell brought his damaged plane back to the field and prepared for a crash landing. When he touched down without brakes the plane veered to the right and hit the wing of another aircraft s/n 42-38056, Queen Bea, parked on the hardstand. Both planes burst into flames and were totally consumed. Two men, Lt Tangherlini and Sgt Mayers were both decorated with a Bronze Star for their heroic action in moving other planes from the inferno. No one was killed or injured.”