MACR PILOT: 1Lt John F. Lundquist O-816515
MACR #: 10356
Fiche #: 03816
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: ESE
Intended Destination: Wiesbaden
Mission Type: Operational
Weather
Weather: 7 to 10/10 undercast
Give
Date: November 10, 1944
Time: 12:42
Location: 5009N - 0810E
Specify: Last contacted by radio
Confirmed or believed reason for loss
Loss due to: Enemy anti-aircraft
Other reason for loss:
Engines
Model: R-1820-97
A: 43-59536
B: SW-010441
C: SW-005059
D: SW-001982
Weapons
A: 158262
B: 156379
C: 420746
D: 744871
E: 703218
F: 158320
G: 420649
H: 741946
I: 703813
J: 389447
L: 137274
Persons are listed as
Casualty Type: Battle casualty
Number of persons on board
Crew: 9
Pass: 0
Total: 9
Personnel
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| Position | Name | Rank | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | |||
| P2 | John F. Lundquist | 1Lt | O-816515 |
| CP | Willis C. Dickerman | 1Lt | O-823325 |
| NAV (N) | James V. Goss | 1Lt | O-712557 |
| BOM (B) | Donald G. Meston | 1Lt | O-708092 |
| RAD | John S. Williamson | TSgt | 13064701 |
| ENG | Irving Wells | TSgt | 36460814 |
| BAL | Jack W. Moore | SSgt | 20737863 |
| WG (W) | James L. Raynor | SSgt | 7005807 |
| WG (W) | |||
| TG (T) | Ivan F. Hunter | SSgt | 17105898 |
Persons who are believed to have last knowledge of aircraft
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| Name | Knowledge | Rank | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry M. Hempy | Last sighted | 1Lt | O-764016 |
| Walter R. Radke | 1Lt | O-756315 |
Personnel who are believed to have survived
Reason:
Other:
Eyewitness description of crash
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| Last Name | First name | Report |
|---|---|---|
| A/C #986 was damaged by flak over the target at 1239 hours. #1 and #3 engines were windmilling. At 1242 hours pilot called for fighter escort and asked for heading to nearest friendly airfield, left formation at 1243 hours at 5009N - 0810E. Lts Harry M. Hempy & Walter R. Radke | ||
| No Data | This crew joined the 100th on 17 Jul 1944 and were on their 34th mission on 10 Nov 44. Aircraft left the formation at 1243 hours at 5009N and 0810E and headed back alone." Several crew members reported Lt. James V. Goss was killed by a shard of flak which penetrated his steel helmet. All crew members with the exception of Lt Goss successfully bailed out and were taken prisoner. Mission Log For Ivan F. Hunter |
Description of search effort
Detail: No search made.
Preparing Officer
Prepared by: George D. Allen, Capt Air Corps, Assistant Adjutant
Date prepared: February 5, 1945
