• FOWLER, Felix C., Pilot
  • MINOR, JR, Lancelot L., Co-Pilot (1st Pilot – POW 16 April 44 Minor)
  • BARBOUR, Jack R., Navigator
  • ORGERA, Howard E., Bombardier
  • CHONKA, John, Eng – POW 16 April 44 Minor
  • CHADWICK, Percival A., Nose Gunner – POW 16 April 44 Minor
  • HARRINGTON, Donald H., TT – KIA 4/4/44 Tyler
  • SWEENEY, Eldon W., Left Waist – KIA 4/4/44 Tyler
  • BRAZZALE, Guido N., Ball Gunner – POW 16 April 44 Minor
  • MacEACHERIN, Allen J., Gunner – KIA 23 Feb 44 Jeutter

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.

Holy Joe

Holy Joe

Holy Joe

Holy Joe

An original cadre ship acquired 1 November ’43 and assigned to Fowler’s crew who flew her overseas in December ’43. On her 18th sortie on 29 March ’44, “Holy Joe” crashed on takeoff with Ivers’ crew aboard ̐ 2 killed, 2 grounded permanently, and the others returned to fly other combat.

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An original cadre ship acquired 1 November ’43 and assigned to Fowler’s crew who flew her overseas in December ’43. On her 18th sortie on 29 March ‘44, “Holy Joe” crashed on takeoff with Ivers’ crew aboard – 2 killed, 2 grounded permanently, and the others returned to fly other combat.

Pictures of Holy Joe [#1]

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