Edward J. Sass, Jr. was the original C.O. from June ‘43 to December ’44. Shelby McArthur became C.O. in December ‘44 and remained so until February ‘45. From February ‘45 to May ’45, Wilbur Parker was the C.O.
An original cadre ship acquired 1 November ’43 and assigned to Fowler’s crew who flew her overseas in December ’43. On her 18th sortie on 29 March ’44, “Holy Joe” crashed on takeoff with Ivers’ crew aboard Ì 2 killed, 2...
An original cadre ship acquired 1 November ’43 and assigned to Fowler’s crew who flew her overseas in December ’43. On her 18th sortie on 29 March ‘44, “Holy Joe” crashed on takeoff with Ivers’ crew aboard – 2 killed, 2 grounded permanently, and the others returned to...
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