MACR PILOT: 2Lt Paul L. Carroll O-774532
MACR #: 11365
Fiche #: 04183
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: Hamburg
Mission Type: Operational
Weather
Weather: CAVU
Give
Date: December 31, 1944
Time: 12:25
Location: 5345 - 0840E
Specify: Last Sighted
Confirmed or believed reason for loss
Loss due to: Enemy aircraft
Other reason for loss:
Engines
Model: R-1820-97
A: SW-010011
B: SW-4156861
C: SW-004371
D: SW-0185903
Weapons
A: 726680
B: 726765
C: 698496
D: 726845
E: 726946
F: 726925
G: 726859
H: 897436
I: 897223
J: 907359
L:
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 | Paul L. Carroll | 2Lt | O-774532 |
| CP | Harry B. Winger | 2Lt | O-2057087 |
| NAV (N) | George R. Klare | 2Lt | O-2066288 |
| BOM (B) | Clifford M. Averett | Sgt | 34820787 |
| RAD | Leroy W. Westman | Sgt | 37318125 |
| ENG | Irvin W. Olsen | Sgt | 17029925 |
| BAL | Lawrence E. Isola | Sgt | 39140727 |
| WG (W) | Otis J. Ross | Sgt | 31338311 |
| WG (W) | |||
| TG (T) | Fred K. Bracken | Sgt | 18046726 |
Persons who are believed to have last knowledge of aircraft
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| Name | Knowledge | Rank | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|
| John H. McLaughlin | Last sighted | 1Lt | O-8166523 |
Personnel who are believed to have survived
Reason:
Other: Aircraft under control
Eyewitness description of crash
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| Last Name | First name | Report |
|---|---|---|
| A/C 42-31895 was seen to dive straight down at 5342 - 0843E at 1225 hours. The pilot recovered at 13,000 feet and when last seen at 5345 - 0940E headed in a westerly direction with all engines going. (John H. McLaughlin) | ||
| No Data | This was the crew's fourth (4th) mission. |
Description of search effort
Detail: No search made.
Preparing Officer
Prepared by: GEORGE D. ALLEN Capt Air Corps Assistant Adjutant
Date prepared: January 7, 1945
