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457th Bomb Group Honor Roll
Mission No. 151 |
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| 457th Bomb Group | '749th Bomb Squadron |
| (457th Home) (Back) Updated 12/03/2000, 19:17:08 |
Mission NarrativeMission No. 151Date - November 25, 1944 Target - Merseberg, Landed in France This was another mission to Merseberg and the Leuna oil refinery on Nov. 25th. The group flew on course and bombed using PFF. No results could be observed because of the dense cloud cover. Flak was heavy and one plane, s/n 42-31633, was hit and made a crash landing in France. Plane s/n 42-31633, piloted by Lt Jack B. Wescott was hit by flak in the target area. They lost their oxygen system and had to leave the formation and eventually crash landed near the town of Marek, France. The crew were all safe and returned to Glatton. |
......... Crew
| Pilot | Lt Jack B. Wescott | ||
| Copilot | Lt Fred L. Stotman | ||
| Navigator | Lt Merril H. Ross | ||
| Bombardier | Sgt Louis P. DeCinzo | ||
| Aircraft Engineer | Sgt Howard l. Maki | ||
| Radio Operator | Sgt Aber J. Decoux | ||
| Left Waist Gunner | Sgt Billy K. Berry | ||
| Ball Turret Gunner | Sgt James C. Gianacopolos | ||
| Tail Gunner | Sgt Harold A. Adams | POW |
Plane s/n 42-31633 | Note: Please feel free to send your observations/comments on the Content: Willard (Hap) Reese (Website Author) |