Blair, H. W.

The Harry W. Blair crew: 710th Squadron

 

 

Flights with Harry W. Blair listed as Pilot

These lists are NOT limited to officially credited Combat missions, and may include Aborts, returns and non-takeoff occurrences as well.

447th Mission (Date) Target Plane Number Notes
#177 (25-Nov-44) Merseburg, Germany 43-37869 MISSING

 

On November 25, 43-37869 Blonde Bomber was hit by flak over Merseburg, and was seen to leave the formation under control. The aircraft is reported to have crashed near Plauen, approximately 20 miles away.

Summary from MACR 10756

Members of the Harry Blair crew that were on board 43-37869 for the mission November 25, 1944.

2Lt Harry W. Blair Pilot POW
F/O Charles S. Voyles Copilot KIA
2Lt John D. Bante Navigator POW
FO Kenneth G. Perry Bombardier KIA
Sgt Valentine Williams Top Turret POW
Sgt Arthur L. Litchfield Radio Operator KIA
Sgt Leo Wolfe Ball Turret POW
Sgt Jack C. Peterson Right Waist POW
Sgt Edward H. Todd Tail Gunner POW

 

 

 

 


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