- OLSON, John W., Pilot – EVD 12 Apr 44, Olson – Listed as 719th Sq
- GREENHALGH, Herbert W, Co-Pilot
- SIEWERT, Walter, Navigator –
- DEREN, Edward C, Bombardier – EVD 12 Apr 44, Olson – Listed as 719th Sq
- CHAPMAN, Glennard O, Flight/Eng – EVD 12 Apr 44, Olson Listed as 719th Sq
- CAMERON, Oliver O, Radio/Op – EVD 12 Apr 44, Olson, Listed as 719th Sq
- CELLILLI, Jr., Benny E, Ball Gunner – EVD 12 Apr 44, Olson – Listed as 719th Sq
- LAUVE, Cornelius A, Gunner – EVD 12 Apr 44, Olson – Listed as 719th Sq
- SEEBECK, Lester E., Gunner – EVD 12 Apr 44, Olson – Listed as 719th Sq
- MILLER, Donald E., Gunner – EVD 12 Apr 44, Olson – Listed as 719th Sq
717th Squadron
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.
Dragon Lady
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 with battle damage. Crew Chief was William Cover.
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A replacement ship acquired 4 February ’44. Transferred into 719th Squadron from 460th BG, 761st Squadron. Crash landed in Yugoslavia with Olson’s crew aboard on 12 April ‘44 as a result of combat damage suffered on mission to Wiener-Neustadt target. Ten EVD. MACR 4030.
Pictures of Dragon Lady [#2]
