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 29 October ’43 and assigned to Jeutter’s crew who flew her overseas in December ’43. On 23 February ’44 — with Jeutter’s crew aboard — this ship crashed on takeoff. The full bomb load was...
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