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This may be a staged photo and not the correct aircraft. This is the correct crew. Looking for family members who can validate. I am a relative of the Pilot George Wilson. I would like to know where the plane went down and other stories.
Object Number - UPL 33802 - George F. Wilson Jr. First LT and Crew.
Delivered Cheyenne 4/3/44; Kearney 22/3/44; Dow Fd 5/4/44; Assigned 601BS/398BG [3O-R] Nuthampstead 26/4/44; (23m) Missing in Action Noball V-1 sites 8/7/44 with George Wilson (KIA – went down with ship); Tail gunner: Reg Ferguson (evaded capture); Co-pilot: Vernon Atkinson, Navigator: Dick Dunn, Bombardier: Bob Perry, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Sanford Walke, Radio Operator: George Vela, Ball turret gunner: Martin Hansen, Waist gunner: Gerald Dye (7 Prisoner of War); flak KO’d #1 & #2, crashed Money Cayeux, near Rouen, Fr; Missing Air Crew Report 7217.
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Units served with
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-717357
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Bombardier
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 39043926
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16150072
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 398th Bomb Group 601st Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-759540
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
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Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other Failed to Return (FTR) |
France | 8 July 1944 |