USAAF
5th AF
CRTC
Pilot 2nd Lt Robert E Dreger O-759431
Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Frank P Greco O-715387
Crew T/Sgt Roy L Erwin, 17015346
Crew Cpl Charles C Watkins, 12220185
Crashed September 2, 1944 at approximately 10:30am
Aircraft History
Engines: R-2600-13 Serial Numbers: Left: 41-29852, right: 43-21617. This aircraft was assigned to the CRTC (Combat Replacement Training Center).
Mission History
Took off from 7-Mile Drome at approximately 7:21am. For reasons unknown it crashed into the sea in the vicinity of Redscar Head. An A-20 pilot, 2nd Lt. Ben Byrd observed an oil slick on the water, two unoccupied life rafts. and a wheel from the plane, while over Redscar Head. The cause of the accident is unknown. Villagers from Lea Lea observed aircraft flying low, a propeller and wing hit the water, and the aircraft exploded.
B-25
