Johnson, E. D.

The Elmer D. Johnson crew: 711th Squadron

 

Flights with Elmer D. Johnson 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
#45 (10-Apr-44) Diest Schaffen, Germany 42-37871  
#46 (11-Apr-44) Arnimswalde, Poland 42-37871  
#47 (13-Apr-44) Augsburg, Germany 42-97148 ABORT Oxy out
#50 (20-Apr-44) Cherbourg / Bois de la Justice, France 42-97147  
#51 (22-Apr-44) Hamm, Germany 42-97147  
#52 (24-Apr-44) Friedrichshafen, Germany 42-97147  
#53 (26-Apr-44) Brunswick, Germany 42-97147  
#54 (27-Apr-44) French coast 42-97147  
#56 (29-Apr-44) Berlin, Germany 42-97501 MISSING

 

The Elmer D. Johnson crew was flying 42-97501 Gum Chum that was lost April 29, 1944

Lt. ED Johnson Pilot KIA
Lt. RC Stevenson Co-Pilot KIA
Lt. AS Matthews Navigator KIA
Lt. LR Walker Bombardier KIA
T/Sgt JP Kotaulk Top Turret Gunner KIA
T/Sgt OK Springstead Radio Operator KIA
S/Sgt JB Frisbie Ball Turret Gunner KIA
Sgt JA Hoegen Waist Gunner L KIA
Sgt DJ Irvine Waist Gunner R KIA
Sgt TE Sproat Tail Gunner KIA

 

Pilot Robert Stevenson was killed on his first mission during his orientation/shakedown flight serving as Co-Pilot for Johnson on April 29.

 

Orville K Springstead, Radio Operator

 

 

 

 


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