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 17 November ’43 and flown overseas by Olson’s crew in December ’43. She was “pranged” into a stone wall by Morton’s crew on 22 February ’44 when landing on return from the Regensburg mission...
An original cadre ship acquired 19 October ’44 and assigned to Morton’s crew who flew her overseas in December ’43. Downed over Ploesti on 5 May ’44 with Morton’s crew aboard. 4 KIA 6 POW. MACR 4714.
