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Mar 44

History > Statistical Data > Missing Air Crew Reports

In March came the first strike on the German capital city of Berlin.  Fifteen more missions were flown this month with three trip total to Big 'B'.  A total of 7 aircraft and crews were lost, but now they have crews finishing up their required 25 missions and they're ready to rotate back to the United States.

MACR #
Date
Tail Number
Pilot
Cause
2960
06 Mar 44
42-7586
1st Lt George H. Lymburn
Hit by flak; 1 KIA, 9 POW
2962
06 Mar 44
42-109796
1st Neal J. Serkland
Shot down by fighters; 3 KIA, 7 POW
2961
09 Mar 44
42-7604
1st Lt Norman (nmi) Menaker
Hit by flak; 10 POW
3186
16 Mar 44
42-7643
1st Lt Richard A. Raroha
Mechanical (engine); 5 KIA, 5 POW
3333
18 Mar 44
42-7513
1st Lt Jean H. Sefton
Hit by flak; 10 INT (Switzerland)
3334
18 Mar 44
41-28666
2nd Lt Gordon B. Parker
Hit by fighters; 4 KIA, 5 POW, 1 EVD
3544
23 Mar 44
42-7590
1st Lt Francis E. Torr
Hit by flak; 10 POW
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