Standing (L to R): Cecil (CP); Conway (P); Mitchell (N); Malan (B). Front Row (L to R): O’Dell (RO); Hoelzer (TG); Sandy (FE); Jzano (TTG); Keck (NG); Grossman (BG)

  • CONWAY, Jr., George T, Pilot -KIA 22 Mar 45 Conway
  • CECIL, ??, Co-Pilot
  • MITCHELL, Frank T, Navigator
  • MALAN, William B., Bombardier – POW 22 Mar 45 Conway
  • SANDY, ??, Ft/Engineer
  • ODELL, Milton G., Radio/Op, LW – POW 22 Mar 45 Conway
  • ALDAPE, Santiago R., Right Waist Gunner- POW 22 Mar 45 Conway
  • GROSSMAN, Herbert S, Ball Gunner – POW 22 Mar 45 Conway
  • HOELZER, Floyd K, Tail Gunner – POW 22 Mar 45 Conway
  • JZANO, ??, Top Turret KECK, Berle Gene, Nose Gunner – POW 22 Mar 45 Conway
  • INGALLS, Donald H., UT – POW 22 Mar 45 Conway

717th Squadron

717logoEdward 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.

41-28902

Mickey ship aquired June 44. Apparently later used in non-Mickey role. Lost to flak on 22 Mar 45 with Conway’s crew aboard. 1 KIA 8 RTN. MACR 13273. Not UMBRIAGO as previously reported.

Pin It on Pinterest