Hit by AA on the approach to target White IV, Ploesti, bomb bay area was set on fire. Large part of the left tail fin and rudder were shot away. The LWG and Engineer were severely wounded. The aircraft was seen banking to the right turning before the target in a climb. The Engineer bailed out successfully from 300 Ft. Thereafter A/C was seen to stall and crash near Chitorani. 9 KIA, 1 POW.

MACR 327.



1Lt Roy C. Harms Pilot KIA;

2Lt. Albert W Stahl Navigator KIA;

2nd/Lt. William Harth Jr Bombardier KIA;

2Lt. Earl Ferguson Co Pilot KIA;

T/Sgt. Michael Doka Gunner KIA;

T/Sgt Ralph E.J.Richardson Radio Op KIA;

T/Sgt Jack J. Reed, Engineer / Top Turret Gunner POW.

TSgt John Shufritz Gunner KIA;

SSgt Arnold M Holen Gunner KIA;

SSgt Winfield V. Long Tail Gunner KIA;