MACR PILOT: Capt Francis C. Kincannon O-409811
MACR #: 07414
Fiche #: 02701
Organization
Location: AAF Station #139
Group: 100th Bomb Gp (H) AAF
Squadron: 418th BS
Command: VIII AF
Detachment:
Detail
Departure/Base: AAF Station #139
Initial Course: E
Intended Destination: Merseburg
Mission Type: Operational
Weather
Weather: 3 5/10 cumulus at target with up to 10/10 at enemy coast
Give
Date: July 20, 1944
Time: 13:15
Location: 5053N - 0442E
Specify: Last Sighted
Confirmed or believed reason for loss
Loss due to: Enemy anti-aircraft
Other reason for loss:
Engines
Model: R-1820-97
A: SW-011154
B: SW-007022
C: SW-007188
D: 43-66286
Weapons
A: 949544
B: 488348
C: 941694
D: 947677
E: 729028
F: 729052
G: 729031
H: 949499
I: 726717
J: 949186
L:
Persons are listed as
Casualty Type: Battle casualty
Number of persons on board
Crew: 11
Pass: 0
Total: 11
Personnel
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| Position | Name | Rank | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | Magee C. Fuller | Major | O-1699245 |
| P2 | Francis C. Kincannon | Capt | O-409811 |
| CP | Bernard L. Farnum | 1Lt | O-482835 |
| NAV (N) | Louis H. Abromowitz | 1Lt | O-814084 |
| BOM (B) | Robert E. Nance | Capt | O-666697 |
| RAD | Oscar L. Edge | TSgt | 39549755 |
| ENG | Daniel B. Deason | TSgt | 15335693 |
| BAL | |||
| WG (W) | Glen E. Snider | SSgt | 37178141 |
| WG (W) | Daniel M. Cargile | SSgt | Missing |
| TG (T) | Robert D. Chavez | SSgt | Missing |
| Navigator-RAD | Henry C. Griffis | Capt | O-809589 |
| Navigator | George E. Bonitz | 1Lt | O-694318 |
Persons who are believed to have last knowledge of aircraft
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| Name | Knowledge | Rank | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles O. Cook | Contacted by radio | 2Lt | O-815083 |
| Neal P. Scott | Contacted by radio | 1Lt | O-813959 |
Personnel who are believed to have survived
Reason: Persons seen walking away from crash
Other:
Eyewitness description of crash
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| Last Name | First name | Report |
|---|---|---|
| "Just as bombs were released A/C #564 received a direct hit by AA between #2 engine and the fuselage. Shell did not explode but a large hole was torn in the wing and fuel poured out from the tank. The #2 engine was seen feathered and the A/C pulled out of formation and directed the deputy leader to take over. A/C fell astern of the formation and escorted by fighters. It was reported #564 was heard to tell the fighters he was ok." This is all the information revealed by the 100th "A" Group crews. From Bottisham (fighter base) to PFF War room to 100th BG the following report was received: "A/C #564 called for fighter support after it began to lag and contact was made on Channel "C" with the fighters who provided cover. Subsequently the PFF crashed landed near Louvain - east of Brussels and as pre-arranged on Channel "C" as soon as the crew was clear of the A/C fighters strafed #564, setting fire to the ship. While the fighters did not see the PFF aircraft explode they stated definitely it was afire and that all of the crew were safe. | ||
| No Data | This A/C was leading the mission in a Pathfinder ship which accounts for the seven officers aboard. Major Fuller, who had flown overseas as a pilot with the 349th in June 1943 was now the Commanding Officer of the 418th. ..pw A/C was from the 95th BG 297564 "Belle of Berlin" OE-F The Crash site is in fact approximately 42 miles North North East of the city of Louvain Coordinates: 51°29'4.26"N 4°52'47.47"E |
Description of search effort
Detail: No search made.
Preparing Officer
Prepared by: WALTER G. BURKE 1st Lt. Air Corps Assistant Adjutant
Date prepared: July 22, 1944
