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B17 G VP*M (Serial 42-40007) crashed at Loksbergen on 25-11-1944

1944-11-25 · Diest · Belgium

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B17 G  VP*M (Serial 42-40007) crashed at Loksbergen on 25-11-1944

Pilot: O-753206 Henry B. Riza
Co-Pilot: O-764407 Harvey G. McLaughlin Jr. Harvey G. McLaughlin
Navigator: O-723654 Albert D. Miller Jr.
Bombardier: O-554774 James F. Barrett Jr. 
Radio Operator/Gunner: 31295845 Robert E. Tyler
Engineer/Top Turret: 17032376 Paul L. Williams
Left Waist:none
Right Waist: 36834645 Robert J. Gonnering (normally flew as Engineer/Top Turret).
Ball Turret: 16104279 Harry L. Deaton Harry L. DEATON
Tail Gunner: 11055838 Chester J. Wolski

 

 

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