MACR PILOT: 1Lt Norman L Chapman O-746292
MACR #: 03032
Fiche #: 01028
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: East
Intended Destination: Berlin
Mission Type: Operational
Weather
Weather: CAVU
Give
Date: March 8, 1944
Time: 14:30
Location: Berlin
Specify: Last Sighted
Confirmed or believed reason for loss
Loss due to: Other circumstances
Other reason for loss: A/C believed to have been lost to E/A after mechanical difficulties caused it to straggle.
Engines
Model: R-1820-97
A: SW-864
B: SW-870
C: SW-878
D: SW-886
Weapons
A: 667438
B: 667408
C: 931158
D: 930719
E: 930991
F: 931248
G: 666795
H: 930968
I: 931237
J: 643114
L: 930852 (m)931350
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 | Norman L Chapman | 1Lt | O-746292 |
| CP | Rex M. Ellis | 2nd Lt | O-752187 |
| NAV (N) | Glenn C. Lindbom | 2nd Lt | O-809659 |
| BOM (B) | Wilson D. Clark | 2nd Lt | O-750274 |
| RAD | Milton Scharf | T/Sgt | 12188872 |
| ENG | George B. Silverman | T/Sgt | 31153017 |
| BAL | Durward E. Hutchings | S/Sgt | 12171577 |
| WG (W) | Frank A. Yzenas | S/Sgt | 12161945 |
| WG (W) | Leon E. Hill | S/Sgt | 38273822 |
| TG (T) | George E. Dobbs | S/Sgt | 39406131 |
Persons who are believed to have last knowledge of aircraft
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| Name | Knowledge | Rank | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert J. Shoens | Last sighted | 1st Lt | O-746440 |
| James C. Harper | Last sighted | 1st Lt | O-802894 |
| John F. Massol | Last sighted | 1st Lt | O-745842 |
Personnel who are believed to have survived
Reason: Original MACR field blank
Other: Down under control
Eyewitness description of crash
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| Last Name | First name | Report |
|---|---|---|
| This crew lost to E/A about 15 miles East of Berlin after mechanical difficulties made it impossible to maintain formation. Eyewitness Accts: Lt. Chapman feathered #1 engine, then unfeathered it near Dummer Lake at 1240 hours. He continued with the formation, although straggling, to the I.P. where he was attacked by three (3) E/A. Escorting Fighters went down and picked him up. The aircraft appeared to be under control when last seen.. Lt Shoens .. |
Description of search effort
Detail: No search made.
Preparing Officer
Prepared by: GEORGE D. ALLEN Capt., Air Corps Assistant Adjutant
Date prepared: Unknown
