USAAF
5th AF
43rd BG
65th BS

Ed Widdis 1943

1943

Pilot  1st Lt Walter K. Brenneman, O-726738 (KIA)
Co-Pilot  2nd Lt James G. Purdy, O-738461 (KIA)
Navigator  2nd Lt Philip M. Smith, O-804890(KIA)
Bombardier   2nd Lt Charles F. Lanning, O-669329 (KIA)
Engineer Sgt Harry C. Billings, 11033067 (KIA)
Assist. Engineer  S/Sgt Andrew W. Scribner, 36075217 (KIA)
Radio  Cpl Guy P. Signorino, 14079822 (KIA)
Assist. Radio  Cpl Stuart A. Lambe, 16048269 (KIA)
Crashed  August 3, 1943
MACR 15687

Aircraft History
This B-17 originally served with the 435th BS. Then assigned to the 43rd Bombardment Group, 65th Bombardment Squadron, based at 7-Mile Drome. Nicknamed "Red Moose Express" with noseart depicting a moose head and bombs falling in a black circle.

Mission History
Crashed 100 yards offshore the mouth of Mindjim River, near Bogadjim. The entire crew was killed.

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