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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