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 9 November ’43, named and flown overseas by Bryce Gray crew in December ’43. This ship completed at least twenty-three missions before being downed with Tyler’s crew aboard on the 4-4-44 Bucharest Presidential Unit...
