- 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
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.
41-28647
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.