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 10 November ’43 and assigned to McInvale’s crew who flew her overseas in December ’43. Ground crewman was Richard Daum. She flew 36 sorties. Downed on the Belgrade mission of 18 May ’44 with Hubbard crew with...
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