Mission 86 (8 Jun 1944) Nantes, France

Target Type: Railroad Yards

 

Mission 86 Notes: 447-A High Gp 4th “A” Wing; 447-B High Gp 4th “B” Wing

A Group

Lead Squadron: 709 / Green / KIR

Rall, T. J. 42-97538  
Farson, M. W. 42-97624 ABORT Lost formation
Semitekol, W. C. 42-97539 ABORT #2 Eng out; (assumed to be this plane — does not match the other #539)
Zanoya, P. C. 42-107215 slated 6003
Phillips, J. M. 42-39886  
Hilding, R. D. 42-3487  

Low Squadron: 711 / Blue / CUR

Reynolds, W. A. 42-97148  
Barrett, G. W. 44-6016  
Leach, D. W. 42-102441 ABORT Lost formation
Schreiner, K. C. 42-97392  
Read, G. B. 42-107219  
Pleticha, J. F. 42-97147  

B Group

Lead Squadron: 708 / Yellow / MUN

Widstrom, R. G. 42-32081  
Adam, R. F. 43-37531  
Leitch, D. G. 42-31185  
Chase, P. A. 42-107079 ABORT #1 Eng
Bowers, H. C. 42-31154 (Morton Val?)
Carter, G. L. 42-97932 ABORT Lost formation

Low Squadron: 710 / Red / INL

Rector, W. H. 42-102471  
Halvorson, H. 42-97092  
Praser, J. E. 42-107117  
Miller, W. 42-102668  
Loughrey, R. P. 42-107025  
Shute, J. E. 42-107215 slated #902