MACR PILOT: 1Lt Edward P. Gwin O-772356
MACR #: 13144
Fiche #: 04788
Organization
Location: AAF Station #139
Group: 100th Bomb Gp (H) AAF
Squadron: 351st BS
Command: VIII AF
Detachment:
Detail
Departure/Base: AAF Station #139
Initial Course: E
Intended Destination: Berlin
Mission Type: Operational
Weather
Weather: 8 to 8/10 cloud cover
Give
Date: March 18, 1944
Time: 11:14
Location: 5247 - 1146E
Specify: Last Sighted
Confirmed or believed reason for loss
Loss due to: Enemy aircraft
Other reason for loss: Attacked by Me-262's
Engines
Model: R-1820-97
A: SW-030162
B: SW-030026
C: SW-029949
D: 029780
Weapons
A: 390055
B: 601451
C: 403062
D: 647478
E: 404163
F: 608921
G: 803006
H: 401993
I:
J:
L:
Persons are listed as
Casualty Type: Battle casualty
Number of persons on board
Crew: 10
Pass: 0
Total: 10
Personnel
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| Position | Name | Rank | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | |||
| P2 | Edward P. Gwin | 1Lt | O-772356 |
| CP | Donald H. Reichel | 1Lt | O-776040 |
| NAV (N) | Robert B. Landino | 2Lt | O-2064714 |
| BOM (B) | David E. Ackerman | SSgt | 39340239 |
| RAD | William C. Danielson | TSgt | 36753682 |
| ENG | Herbert Hamann | TSgt | 17125780 |
| BAL | Raymond R. Uhler | Sgt | 36927780 |
| WG (W) | Norman D. Heilbuth | SSgt | 16081127 |
| WG (W) | |||
| TG (T) | Joseph M. Griego | SSgt | 17086679 |
| Bombardier-RAD | John W. Disher | SSgt | 17034210 |
Persons who are believed to have last knowledge of aircraft
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| Name | Knowledge | Rank | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|
| George W. McLeod | Last sighted | 2Lt | O-2059562 |
Personnel who are believed to have survived
Reason: Parachutes were used
Other:
Eyewitness description of crash
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| Last Name | First name | Report |
|---|---|---|
| A/C 43-38861 was attacked by an ME 262 at 1114 hours, 5247N - 1145E. The aircraft had two engines on fire and dived away from the formation. Aircraft then nosed up with tail failing off and fell down spinning. One chute was seen. (G. W. McLeod) | ||
| No Data | After our 10th mission our (original) Bombardier, Lt. Stewart Laidlaw, was made Group Bombardier. He was replaced by Sgt. David Ackerman. Sometime in February 1945 the Ball Turret Gunner, Sgt. Earl Hamilon was grounded for medical reasons and was replaced by Sgt. Charles Koon. |
Description of search effort
Detail: No search made.
Preparing Officer
Prepared by: GEORGE D. ALLEN Capt Air Corps Assistant Adjutant
Date prepared: March 24, 1945
