B17 G PY*U (Serial 42-31984) Berlin Special crashed at Leopoldsburg on 20-7-1944
B17 G PY*U (Serial 42-31984) Berlin Special crashed at Leopoldsburg on 20-7-1944 after it was hit by flak
Pilot: William H. STEIN 2 Lt 0-813080 Rtd
Co-pilot: Rozelle KENNEDY 2 Lt 0-820031 P/W
Navigator: William J. CLERKIN 2 Lt 0-709469 WIA
Bomb Aimer: Herbert A. BURBANK 2 Lt 0-765605 Rtd
Radio operator: John O. KOCON S/Sgt 13040178 Rtd
Top turret: Jetty R. COOK S/Sgt 18184168 Rtd
Ball turret: Stanley R. JONES Sgt 37459058 Rtd
Waist gunner L: Frederick E. NOBLE Sgt 35529317 Rtd
Waist gunner R: Joe Ed ADAMS Sgt
Tail gunner: Melvin L. CROUCH Sgt 37507577 Rtd
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