On Dec 23rd,1943, while still in the USA, s/n 42-31541, piloted by William R. Snow, was involved in a mid-air collision with s/n 42-38065 while practicing formation flying at Wendover AAF in Utah. The other plane managed to return to the base and land. Four officers and four enlisted men on 42-31541 were killed. For a detailed description of this accident see also Carey Jones Story

The crew on this mission was as follows:
     Plane s/n 42-31541     

Pilot		Lt William R. Snow	KIA
Copilot		Lt Dwight T. Sullivan	KIA
Navigator		Lt Robert F. Oberfelder	KIA
Bombardier		Lt Earl F. Saucer	KIA
Aircraft Engineer		Sgt Vernon L. Cummings	KIA
Radio Operator		Sgt Edwin A. Liesinger	KIA
Left Waist Gunner		Sgt James A. Henning	KIA
Tail Gunner		Sgt Morris H. Strong	KIA