Torchy
Aircraft Serial #: 42-30035
"TORCHY"
"TORCHY" 349th aircraft (100th Photo Archives) Capt Cruickshank and Frank Murphy with other members of Crew in front of 349th AC Torchy after return from Regensburg Mission.
Names: Torchy
Squadron: 349th | Squadron Marking: XR | Tail Marking: H
Pilot: 2LT CHARLES WINKLEMAN
Notes
Torchy
Crew Information
7 EVD, 1 KIA, 2 POW - E&E E&E167, 258, 259, 271, 2
History
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| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 28, 1943 | Accepted into inventory |
| April 3, 1943 | Cheyenne also 15-Apr-43 Kearney |
| May 4, 1943 | Wendover |
| May 11, 1943 | Hill |
| May 16, 1943 | Wendover |
| May 22, 1943 | Kearney |
| May 30, 1943 | Dow |
| June 1, 1943 | Assigned to UK |
| July 24, 1943 | REM -oil cap loose |
| August 31, 1943 | REM - #4 engine rough |
| September 3, 1943 | FTR - Debris from MID between 230059 or 230089 |
| September 3, 1943 | FTR - Debris from MID between 230059 or 230089 |
Comments
According to witnesses Torchy was crashed in 48 28' 11.09'' N / 02 19' 46.97'' E on juridiction of Cerny.
Additional Photos
Torchy A2
Torchy A-2 worn by S/Sgt William Ohl, Waist Gunner on the Sam L. Barr crew.
