Contributed by ShaneO, Mar 2024:
Aboard B-17G Flying Fortress #42-38083 "Man 'O War II."
Shot down by group of enemy fighters over Germany on mission to Merseburg.
Five crew were Killed In Action and four bailed out and were taken as POWs. KIA were:
SSGT William K Oxby, Ball Turret Gunner
SSGT Floyd E Callen, Waist Gunner
SSGT George F Hanson, Tail Gunner
TSGT Thomas F Harris, F/E Top Turret Gunner
TSGT Frank W Holman, Radio Operator
Contributed by ShaneO, Mar 2024:
Aboard B-17G Flying Fortress #42-38083 "Man 'O War II."
Shot down by group of enemy fighters over Germany on mission to Merseburg.
Five crew were Killed In Action and four bailed out and were taken as POWs. KIA were:
SSGT William K Oxby, Ball Turret Gunner
SSGT Floyd E Callen, Waist Gunner
SSGT George F Hanson, Tail Gunner
TSGT Thomas F Harris, F/E Top Turret Gunner
TSGT Frank W Holman, Radio Operator
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