B-24s flown by the 22nd Bomb Group

42-40290 20 July 1944 On 1 March 1944 one of six attached to squadron. This B-24D was formerly flown in combat by the 43rd BG. 42-40905 On 1 March 1944 one of six attached to squadron. This B024D was formerly flown in combat by the 43ed BG. 42-40916 On 1 March 1944 one of six attached to squadron. This B-24D was formerly flown in combat by the 43rd BG. 42-40922 MarieIn squadron inventory on 1 February 1944. Marie was one of several war weary B-24Ds formerly flown by the 43rd BG.. 42-40941 In Sqaudron inventory on 1 February 1944. Known as COME AND GET IT, this B-24D was formerly flown in combat by the 90th BG. 42-41056 On 1 March 1944 one of six attached to squadron. 42-41067 On 1 March 1944 one of six attached to squadron. 42-41080 On 1 March 1944 one of six attached to squadron. 42-41084 In squadron inventory on 1 February 1944. Formerly a 43rd Bomb Group aircraft, whe was named MAG THE HAG. 42-41126 5 June 1945 Short on fuel when returning from target, crash landed wheels up in a clearing on Japanese held Fuga Island. The plane skidded into a hill and broke up. Three men survived the crash, evaded capture by the enemy and were rescued by flying boat. Killed were Lt. Dewey G. Allmon, pilot; Lt. Edward A. Kent, co-pilot; F/O Albert C. Deutsch Jr., navigator; F/O Elwin W. Long Jr., bombardier; Cpl. James F. Stengel, radio operator; Cpl. Willard L. Bohlken, gunner; and Sgt. Raymond I. Riddle, photographer. 42-41226 26 Jan 44 Double TroubleCrashed into a hill about 15 miles from Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia during transition training. The pilot, Lt. Joseph M. Finn was killed. Other crew suffered minor injuries. 42-100052 Assigned and serviceable of 30 April 1944. 42-100084 Caribou RunThough one of first B-24s assigned to the 19th BS, by June 1945 she had logged only 48 missions. She acquired her nickname until after arrival at Clark Field in the Philippine Islands. 42-100121 21 August 44 While landing at Cairns, Queensland, Australia, the aircraft ran off the end of the runway due to brake failure and was wrecked. Killed in the accident were Capt. Carl L. Flogstad, pilot; Lt. Andrew J. Nitz Jr., navigator; T/Sgt. Emmett W. Henderson, radio; and T'Sgt Arthur C. Hicks, engineer. Lt John A. Bellstrom, co-pilot, was seriously injured. 42-100123 23 Sep 44 Crashed near Hollandia while attempting to make an emergency landing during a flight from Owi to Nadzab. Lost were Lt. Peter Matteau, pilot; Lt. Paul Nello, pilot; Lt. Joseph A. Kassebaum, pilot (who was at the controls is unknown); Lt. Edward L, Falvey, navigator; T/Sgt. Wallace M. Harry, engineer; S/Sgt. Edward E. Gunn, radio operator; Sgt. Donald K. Pigbey, armorer gunner; Lt. Vernon R. Shortess, electrical officer; T/Sgt Louis D. Bauerle, mess sergeant; Sgt. Harold E. Wharton, crew chief; Sgt. Stewart E. Starr, mechanic; Pfc. Martin K. Lyvers, radar mechanic; and William H. Davis Jr., clerk. 42-100126 Listed as serviceable in January 1945 42-100157 19 May 1945 Pleasure BentHer first mission was on 10 April 1944. Following damage to landing gear on take-off for her 99th mission, the crew chose to jump and did so without injury. Plane was presumed shot down by friendly fighters. 42-100173 Yankee GalAircraft was pulled out of srvice on 10 August1944 and salvaged. 42-100174 14 April 1945 Tempermental LadyDuring a strike on Tainan Airdrome, Formosa, accurate flack took out an engine, the cylinder head of a second engine and destroyed the hydraulic system. Landing without brakes in a strong cross wind, the aircraft could not be kept on the runway without compensating power. Due to the presence of large crates and trucks off the end of the runway the pilot, Lt. Rudolph Riccio, deliberately turned the aircraft into the large drainage ditch that paralleled the runway. She had logged more then 70 missions. 42-100175 Assigned and serviceable of 1 April 1944. 42-100180 9 June 1944 Damaged by enemy fire during an attack on Peleliu, the aircraft ran out of fuel while returning and ditched about a mile from Aitape Point, New Guinea. S/Sgt. William J. McCrosky was killed by gun fire during the attack. The body of another unidentified crewman washed ashore on the following day; four others disappeared after reaching shore. Lost were Lt. Francis J. Washington, navigator; Lt. Elden E. Hamilton, bombardier; T/Sgt. Warren J. Carstens, radio operator; Sgt. Warren R. Brunn, asst. radio operator; and S/Sgt Carmen Barreca, gunner. Pilot: Capt. John N. Barley 42-100188 November 1944 Sweet RacketIn service from early 1944, Sweet Racket made a forced landing under unknown circumstances and was salvaged. 42-100189 Serviceable in February 1945 42-100191 Bomb Wacky WabbitOne of the initially issued B-24s to the 22nd BG this plane was removed from the squsdron records in August 1944. 42-100192 Listed as serviceable and in use on 1 February 1944. 42-100193 Round Trip Ticket USA Tokyo This aircraft was flown from California by Lt. Charles I. Kendig in January 1944 and assigned to the 22nd Bombardment Group. 42-100194 Listed as serviceable and in use on 1 February 1944. 42-100195 9 June 1944 Assigned and serviceable of 30 April 1944. 42-100196 1 September 1944 TemptationDuring the first daylight aerial strike on the Philippine Islands since the withdrawal from Bataan this aircraft was hit by ack-ack and went down in Davao Bay 30 miles south of Matina Airstrip. Lost were Lt. Robert A. Lint, pilot; Lt. Paul R. Tofte, co-pilot; Lt. William C. Mittereder, navigator; Lt. Richard C. Bennett, bombardier; T/Sgt. Chester J. Neil, engineer; T/Sgt. Ralph B. Clark, asst. engineer; T/Sgt. Maurice M. Possley, radio operator; Pvt. Charles J. Sweeney, gunner; S/Sgt Edward J. Sebelski, gunner; Sgt. Howard W. Davis, gunner; and Sgt. Wallace B. Garner, photgrapher. 42-100197 21 February 1945 One of the squadron's original B-24Js, this plane was wrecked on landing following a trike on Ft. Stotsenberg near Clark Field, Luzon. Pilot: Lt. James H. Merrit 42-100200 Gallopin-GhostListed in squadron as serviceable on 29 February 1944. 42-100201 24 July 1944 Big NimboThis aircraft was flown from California by Lt. George H. Bailey in January 1944 and assigned to the 22nd Bombardment Group. It was salvaged following a landing accident on Owi. The pilot was Lt. James H. Shipler. 42-100202 2 November 1944 Red Hot Riden HoodAftere encountering the prop wash of preceedidng planes while taking off at Biak, the pilot lost control, made a hard landing and the plane caught fied and burned. The co-pilot suffered burn injuries. Pilot: Lt. Wesley E. Gatewood 42-100204 31 May 1945 MissleadingOn her 99th mission, #204 was badly shot up. Four men were wounded, the pilot and co-pilot severely. Nursed back by the co-pilot with the help of the bombardier, the plane was crash landed with no nose wheel at Laoag Strip in Northern Luzon with no further injuried to crew. Pilot: Lt. Charles E. Critchfield 42-100205 12 March 1944 This B-24J, being ferried from Townsville, Australia, arrived at Port Moresby after dark during a blinding rainstorm. The plane circled Jackson Drome for an hour. When weather showed signs of clearing, the pilot made a pass at the strip but was sent around again by the tower. Moments later, the plane crashed into a mountain. Killed were Lt. Robert W. Laurie, pilot; F/O Percy Donack, co pilot; Lt. George R. Brinker; Sgt. Harold H. Santarelli; S/Sgt Armand D. Cingranelli; and Sgt. Carl F. Tomlinson. 42-100206 10 October 1944 Liberty BelleAfter losing an engine to anti aircraft fire enroute to the target at Balikpapan, the ship was attacked by a swarm of fighters of which six were shot down before the others gave up. Two hours later, now only on two engines, trhe plane was set down, wheels up, into a mangrove grove on a small Celebes island. One crew man was slightly injured. Three days later, the downed plane was spotted by a P-38 pilot and the airmen rescued by a Navy PBY. Pilot: Lt. Joe C. Tafaro 42-100207 This aircraft was flown from California by Murl C. Brink in January 1944 and was assigned to the 22nd Bombardment Group. 42-100208 Photographed at Nadzab, New Guinea in March 1944. Tail carried a black letter C on a white rectangle. 42-100210 Tail WindAircraft was removed from service after suffering damage during a raid on Clark Field, Luzon in the Philippine Islands. T/Sgt. Weldom H. Newson was her Crew Chief. 42-100211 28 July 1044 This aircraft was flown from California in January 1944 and assigned to the 22nd Bombardment Group. 42-100220 Sweet Take OffThis aircraft was flown from California by Lt. Michael O. Olenych in January 1944 and assigned to the 22nd Bombardment Group. 42-100225 16 Apr 44 On 16 April 1944, "Black Sunday," aircraft failed to return from mission. Lost were Capt. Thomas C. Paschal, pilot; Lt. Frank P. Gugliano, bombardier; Lt. James P. Gullion, navigator; Lt. John A. Widsteen, co-pilot; Lt. Leland A. Rehmet, observer; S/Sgt Elgin J. Luckenbach, engineer; S/Sgt. Marion B. May, engineer; S/Sgt. Richard F. King, radio operator; S/Sgt William Lowery, gunner; Sgt. Marshalll Borofsky, asst. radio operator; and Sgt. Walter G. Harm, gunner. The wreck of this aircraft was located in February 2002 at an alitude of 4,500 feet in the Finnesterre Ranges. 42-100230 Island QueenIn Squadron inventory on 31 March 1944, this aircraft was flown from Topeka, Kansas in January 1944 by Lt. Darryl W. Prindle and crew. 42-100277 Listed in monthly narrative inventory as being on hand from 1 October through 30 November 1944. 42-100290 20 July 1944 Disappeared while on courier run from Owi Island to Nadzab, New Guinea. No trace of plane or crew was ever found. Lost were Capt. Robert C. Snip. pilot; Lt. John F. May, co-pilot; Lt. John M. Rose, navigator; Lt. Robert E. Spatzer, bombardier; T/Sgt. Don W. Rowland, engineer; T/Sgt. Donald A. Brewer, radio operator; and S/Sgt Michael C. Rinello, gunner. 42-100291 1 September 1944 Ole' TomatoShot down by A/A over Matina airstrip on Mindanao, Philippine Islands, and exploded in mid-air. Lost were Lt. Donald W. White, pilot; Lt. Alonza T. Rountree, co-pilot; Lt. William R. Brown, navigator; Lt. Joseph A. Coronado, bombardier; Lt. Nathaniel H. Ball, observer; T/Sgt. John T. Hooks, radio operator; T/Sgt. Wayne W. Shaw. engineer; T/Sgt. Arthur K. Miller Jr., asst. engineer; S/Sgt. Raymond Schutrom, gunner; S/Sgt. Chester B. New, gunner; and S/Sgt. WWilliam C. Steele, gunner. 42-100292 28 Feb 1944 Crashed into the ocean off the coast of Australia enroute to Nadzab, N.G. from Charters Towers. Killed were Lt. Marshall R. Pierce, Lt. George E. Nellis, Lt. Sol T. Robertson, Lt. Hugh C. Dougherty, F/O Merle B. Taylor, T/Sgt Joseph F. Divita, S/Sgt Paul B. Crawford, S/Sgt Donald H. Patrie, S/Sgt George B. Schaub, S/Sgt Robert H. Stowall, Sgt Andrew J. Troyanowski, Sgt Hall C. Walton, Sgt Harold L. McPheeters, Sgt, Paul L. Smith and Sgt Patsy R. Franiciola. 202 This aircraft was flown from California in January 1944 and assigned to the 22nd Bombardment Group by Lt. Campbell A. Kidd. 42-100293 Feathermerchant's FollyThis aircraft was flown from California by Lt. Jules M. Kilivet in January 1944 and assigned to the 22nd Bombardment Group. 42-100299 Listed in squadron monthly narrative as on hand on 28 February 1945. 42-100310 Strike!Homeward bound on 26 December 1944 from a strike on a dispersal area at Clark Field, Luzon, Philippine Islands, the formation of six aircraft was intercepted by Japanese fighters. This plane was one of several shot up. Gunner T/Sgt. Billy B. Woodard was killed and the radio operator was wounded. Named Strrike!, the plane made an emergency stop at Tacloban. 42-100313 Our Gal IIIThis aircraft was flown from California by Russel S . Wilson in January 1944 and assigned to the 22nd Bombardment Group. Formerly known as "Special Delivery" she was marked with the letter T on the tail. On 10 March 1944 with Group C. O. Lt. Col. Richard W. Robinson at the controls sshe led the 22nd's B-24s on their first combat mission against the Jap. 42-100317 This unnamed aircraft seerved the Red Raiders for 15 months. 42-100318 Titian TemptressAssigned and serviceable on 1 April 1944, she flew the 22nd Bomb Group's final bombing attack, a strike on the Kiangwan Air Drome at Shanghai, China. Her pilot was Lt. R. G. Arand. 42-100321 Our Lady of VictoryUnique in that that the nose art was of a religious theme, the aircraft was salvaged in October 1944 for unknown reasons. 42-100324 14 Oct 1944 SandyAfter taking off from Owi at 0140 hours for a strike on Balikpapan, Borneo, Sandy failed to join the formation at the Group rendezvous point. Lost were Lt. Harry Winsky, pilot; Lt. George E. Burrell, co-pilot; Lt. William B. Fulton, navigator; Maj Clifton A. Grisso, bombardier; T/Sgt. Roy Cooley, engineer; S/Sgt. Daniel E. Hatfield, asst. engineer; T/Sgt. Ronald C. Stein, radio operator; S/Sgt. Herman F. Jones, Jr., asst radio operator; S/Sgt. Frederick W. Leopold, Jr., gunner; and S/Sgt Stephen Watson, gunner. 42-100325 Lil' ButchThis aircraft was flown from California by Lt. William L. Smith in January 1944 and assigned to the 22nd Bombardment Group. on Friday, 13 July 1945 Lt. W. W. Randolph was her pilot during a very successful strike on the docks and repair shops at Suo Bay on the east coast of Formosa. 42-100326 This aircraft was flown from California by Lt. George B. Scott in January 1944 and assigned to the 22nd Bombardment Group. 42-100328 9 June 1944 Became seperated from formation by weather while two hours from target, an airfield on Peleliu, and was never heard from again. Lost were Lt. Howard F. Vierling, pilot; Lt. Eugene W. Sengstake, co-pilot; Lt. Albert E. Carpenter, Jr., bombardier; Lt. William H. Crockett, navigator; Sgt. Elmer C. Richardson, engineer; Sgt. Jewell C. Spicer, radio operator; Sgt. Garland L. P. Grant, asst. engineer; Pvt. Dilworth P. Lund, asst. radio operator; Sgt. Felix B. Lezynsli, gunner; and Sgt. Stephen Lilak, gunner. 42-100333 The LemonAssigned and serviceable of 1 April 1944. She was still in service on 3 January 1945 on which date with Lt. J. R. Martin as her pilot she participated in an attack on a wooded area on Mabalacat Strip at Clark Field. 44-40366 GypsyOn 26 October 1944 during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Gypsy's bombardier 1st Lt. Carmine J. Cappola released his bombs and scored two direct hits on the Japanese light cruiser Abukuma as did one bomb from a wing ship. The three hits took out the anti-aircraft guns, caused the cruiser's four torpedoes to explode and tear out the midsection. The warship sank. The pilot was 1st Lt. Ulich Bell. 42-100396 16 Nov 44 "Z"One of the Group's first silver B-24s. Right gear gave way in landing; plane washed out. 42-100410 This plane logged 109 combat nissions, the highest of any RED RAIDER aircraft at war's end. 42-109971 17 February 1945 After being shiot up durng a strike on Hieto, Formosa, the plane was salvaged. Pilot: Lt. Horaace I. Cunningham 42-109974 26 July 1944 After being shot up by A/A over Ransiki Airdrome, New Guinea, pilot Lt. William J. Amos ditched the plane in Geelvink Bay. Lost due to injuries from gun fire or the crash were Lt. James K. Bishop, bombardier; Sgt. Harold H. Smith, asst. engineer; Cpl. C. Martindale, asst. radio operator; Sgt. Charles C. Glaze Jr., gunner; and Sgt. William J. Crane, gunner. 42-109975 16 Apr 44 Enroute to target, crashed due to engine trouble near Gusap Strip. Killed were Lt. James F. Rayzor, pilot; Lt. Augustus K. Kempkey, bombardier; Lt. George J. Halaby, navigator; Lt. Jules H. Kravet, co-pilot; S/Sgt. Lawrence J. Bettencourt, radio operator and Sgt. Robert E. Fischer, gunner; and Sgt. Earl A. Jennings, engineer. 42-109976 Net ResultsOne of 12 B-24Js listed in he monthly narrative history as being in the squadron on 30 April 1944. 42-109977 Flown on a strke on Cebu City, Philippine Islands, on 11 December 1944. Pilot was Lt. A. W. Peffenroth. 42-109978 22 February 1945 BaybeePlane was damaged on take off after the nose wheel tire blew during take off and caused the planes nose strike the runway. Her score board indicated that she had flown 61 missions. Pilot: Lt. Richard E. Barron 42-109984 6 May 1945 Shoo Shoo BabyReportedly the nost famous of the sqaudrons B-24s, Shoo Shoo Baby made a forced landing on 6 May 1945 in a dry rice paddy near Clark Field after a strike on Kiirun, Formosa. She was said to have been the longest serving and the last in the Group of the camouflaged B-24s with 80 plus combat missions at the time of her crash. 42-109992 14 Oct 1944 Lost AngelDuring a strike on the Edeleanu (Bendix) Plant, Balikpapan, Borneo the aircraft was hit by a phophorous bomb dropped by an enemy fighter, went into a steep dive, and was not seen again. Lost were Lt. McWeeny, pilot; Lt. Guagliardo, co-pilot; Lt. Nonning, navigator; T/Sgt. Ray, engineer; T/Sgt. J. A. Fritz, radio operator; S/Sgt. De La Cruz, gunner; Sgt. Foster, asst. radio operator, S/Sgt. Martin, gunner. 42-109993 3 September 1944 TabuAircraft was salvaged following collapse of nose wheel during take off at Owi. Pilot: Lt. William P. Goodman 42-110000 16 Apr 44 Returning from a succesful strike on Hollandia, bad weather was encountered. The crew bailed out and plane crashed near Saidor, New Guinea. Within a week, all but two crew members found their way out of the jungle. Lt. Harry C. Franklin, co-pilot and Pfc. Americo P. Piccuci, asst. engineer, were never seen again. 42-110001 Outa' This WorldBefore asssignment to the 22nd BG this aircraft was flown at the Combat Replacement Training Center (CRTC) at Nadzab, New Guinea. 42-110005 14 October 1944 During a strike on Pandansari Refinery, Balikpapan, Borneo, ship was hit by enemy A/A over target, then intercepted by enemy fighters and shot down. Lost were Lt. Stone, pilot; Lt. Freije, co-pilot; Lt. Blessing, navigator; Lt. Henry, bombardier; T/Sgt. Livingston, engineer; T/Sgt Myers, radio; S/Sgt Anderson, radio; S/Sgt Giscell, gunner; S/Sgt. H. J. Fritz, engineer; S/Sgt J. E. Gilbert, gunner. 42-110119 Queen AnnBy December 1944 she had recrded 45 missions, was still in service at teh end of thewar. 44-40191 15 February 1945 During takeoff on her 44th mission, this aircraft was damaged when she ran off the runway and was salvaged. The cause is unknown. Pilot: Lt. George F. Scott 44-40192 This aircraft ended its seervice in the 408th Squadron with it 108 combat missions on its score board. 44-40365 Serviceable on 30 June 1944 44-40366 Slightly DangerousOne of 23 B-24s sent out on 4 January 1845 by the Group to destroy enemy aircraft at Matsuyama Air Field, Formosa, this ship was flown by Lt. W. L. Goodrich. At war's end, "Slightly Dangerous" laid claim to one hundred combat missions. Initially carried the name Gypsy. 44-40397 Star EyesIn a photo taken shortly before war's end, symbols of bombs representng combat missions completed numbered 100. 44-40402 Red Hot Riden-Hood IIIThis nose art appears to be Red Hot Riden-Hood II with the Roman numeral II converted to a III. 44-40402 Red Hot Riden-Hood IIFlying from Anquar on 4 January 1945 this aircraft participated in a strike on Mabalacat Strip #2 at Clark Field. Pilot was Lt. F. A. Chaplain. Nose aart was the work of Sgt. Charles R. Chestnut 44-40427 SimbaBy war's end she had logged 88 missions. 44-40722 16 May 1945 With Lt. G. T. Taylor at the controls, this was one of six 19th squadron B-24s flying 22nd Bomb Group's first strike of 1945. The target was an air strip at Clark Field on Luzon in the Philippines. On 16 May 1945, flying from Clark Field, she ran short of fuel while returning from a strike on Taichu, Formosa and made a forced landing at Laong, Luzon with consideable damage due to collapse of the runnin gear. The crew escaped injuries. 44-40723 This B-24J was listed as assigned and serviceable in the monthly narrative squadron histories for October through December 1944. 44-40726 25 October Plane crashed into the ocean moments after taking off from Owi Island on a search mission for Japanese war ships in Leyte Gulf. Of the five men who survived the crash one, photograher, S/Sgt. Gershon Udelowitz, required amputation of a leg. Lost were Lt. Dwain E. Harry, pilot; Lt. Cedric N. Daniels, navigator; T/Sgt. Arthur Wilson, engineer; S/Sgt. Alexander J. Hanna, gunner; and Cpl. Raymond E. Magnan, gunner. 44-40774 10 Oct 1944 During an attack on the Japanese oil installations at Balikpapan, Borneo, was rammed in the right wing by a flaming Zero. Both planes were destroyed. Lost were Lt. Donald J. Clarey, pilot; Lt. James T;. Chapman, co-pilot; Lt. Ira O. Bakken, navigator; Lt. Elimen J. Cazeau, bombardier; T/Sgt. Martin L. Verne, engineer; S/Sgt. Charles S. McLaughlin, asst. engineer; T/Sgt George J. Winter, radio operator; S/Sgt. Leroy Burrell, asst radio. operator; S/Sgt Paul K. Hayes, gunner; and S/Sgt. Harold J. Hockaday, gunner. 44-40798 On its last scheduled combat mission after staging from Clark Field to Ie Shima this aircraft aborted an hour after take off due to engine failure. The date was 25 July 1945. the target Kaingwan Aordrome at Shanghai, china. 44-40799 27 June 1945 ShittinigittinIn late June 1945 the 19th and 33rd Squadrons staged from Clark Field to Puerto Princessa on Palawan for a strike on Singkawang Airdrome, Borneo. A malfunctining engine during return caused the pilot to brang her down in a field on Balambngan Islandnorth if Borneo. This he did without mishap. After rescue of the crew by a PBY, SHITTININGITTIN was strafed and burned by lingering N-24s. Last known photo indicates she had flown shows 65 missions. The pilot was Lt. Alysius W.Foley, Jr. 44-40860 21 January 1945 Our HoneyCrashed and exploded on take off at Samar, Philippine Islands. Lost were Col. Richard Robinson, command pilot; Capt. James C. Hume, pilot; Lt. Charles P. Heath, co-pilot; Lt. Edward M. Hayes, navigator; Lt. John F. O'Toole, bombardier; S/Sgt. Luis G. Gonzales, radio operator; T/Sgt. Joseph C. Stevens, engineer; S/Sgt Warren N. Henderson, asst. engineer; S/Sgt. Frederick E. Splawn, gunner; S/Sgt Hardeman Reavis, gunner; and S/Sgt. George E. Sharp, photographer. 44-40916 23 January 1945 Yankee Gal IIDisappeared in bad weather while returning from a successful srike on Gen. Yamashita's Hq. at Baguio, Luzon. Losr were Lt. Donald R. Johnson, pilot; Lt. Earl E. Ellsworth, co-pilot; Lt. Harry Richmond, navigator; Lt. George T. Dolnack, bombardier; T/Sgt Clyde H. Hurst, engineer; Sgt. Charles W. Wells, radio operator; Cpl. Arthur J. Frigerio, gunner; Cpl. Walter B. Bailet, Jr., gunner; Cpl. James P. Ward, gunner; and Cpl. Gene G. Barnes, gunner. Pilot: Lt. Donald R. Johnson 44-41031 15 Apr 45 Patient KittenExploded after direct hit in bomb bay by A/A during strike on Tainan, Formosa. There were no survivors. Lost were: Lt. George P. Hug, Jr., pilot; Lt. Reed V. Larson, co-pilot; Lt. James T. Sheehan, navigator; F/O Harold B. Smith, bombardier; S/Sgt Alfred C. Knudson, engineer; T/Sgt. Donald L. Crepps, radio; Sgt. Richard B. Carson, asst. engineer; Sgt. Wayne D. Cross, gunner; Sgt. Kasimer A. Kleinot, Jr. gunner; and Sgt. George H. O'Brien, Jr., armorer-gunner. 44-41032 On 22 July 1945, this aircraft was one of 34 or more 22nd Bomb Group's Liberators that staged from Clark Field to Ie Shima, a small island off Okinawa for an attack on the remainder of the Jap fleet assembled in Kure Harbor off Kyusu, Japan. By the time the last B-24 had touched down, Tokyo Rose reported our arrival. She warned the airmen that they would never see their homes and families again. She was partly right. At the briefing the crews were informed that losses were expected to exceed a third of the crews. After a 3:00 A.M. getup and several hours of waiting the crews learned that the mission was scratched due to weather. They were given an alternate target, a dispersal area at Kiangwan Air Drome at Shanghai, China. The Red Raiders returned to Clark Field on the following day 44-41077 During Mission #1-A-1 carrying 40 100 lb. bombs, the pilot was F/O J. O. Jacobs. 44-41126 5 June 1945 After running low on fuel due to a mechanical problem and bad weather during a strike on Formosa, Lt. Allmon crash landed on Japanese-held Fuga Island off northern Luzon. Killed were Lt. Dewey G. Allmon, pilot; Lt. Edward A. Kent, co-pilot; F/O Albert C. Deutsch, navigator; F/O Albert W. Long, bombardier; Cpl.; Donald Sutherland, radio operator; Cpl. James F. Stengel, engineer; Cpl.; Willard Bohlken, gunner; and Sgt. Raymond Riddle, photographer. A week later, with the help of friendly Philippine natives, three survivors were rescued by a PBY. 44-41129 Acquired in November 1944, this B-34J served until the end of the war. On New Year Day 1945, her pilot was Lt. P. L. Harvey. The bombarider, Lt. E.E. Cobb dropped his greetings to the Jap in the form of 20 lb. frags on Malabacar Strip #1 at Clark Field. 44-41182 On 9 January 1945, continuing the destruction of the enemy's capability to put his planes into the air this Liberator, flown by Lt. G. W. Grossman, dropped her load of eight 500-lb. bombs on the airstrip. 44-41183 Participated on Friday, 13 July 1945 in strike on boat basin, docks and repair shops at Suo Bay, Formosa. Though her last bombs over shot the target, they hit fuel storage tanks. Fire from these sent black smoke up to 8000 feet. Pilot: Lt. R. Parker 44-41234 Liberty Belle IIAt war's end Liberty Belle II displayed symbols representing 79 missions. One of them was a strike on Friday 13 July 1945 on the boat basin at Suo Bay, on Formosa's east coast. As had the 408th Squadron before them, the 33rd ships, Liberty Belle II in the lead, came in on a northerly direction from the sea on a long bomb run. And like the 408th, 100% of their half ton bombs landed squarely in the target area. The left string of bombs that destroyed the boats along the shore caused the water to surge ashore like a miniature tidal wave. The center and right strings took out t what ever was left of the boat shops. On its return to the basin, the water took the debris from the shops with it. In photos taken following the attack, the shop appeared to be a sandy beach. 44-41238 This Liberator was one of nine sent by the 408th Squadron to hit the revetment area at Kiangwan A/D at Shanghai on 24 July 1945. The pilot was Lt. F. C. Bean. 44-41255 Kansas City KittyDuring the first10 days of January 1945 this aircraft was flown three times against targets at Clark Field. 44-41277 Her last mission,during she suffered minor damage from flak, was flown on 24 July 1945 from Ie Shima. The target was the the Kiamgwan Airdrome at Shamghai, China. Thr pilot was Lt. H. W. Barrett. 44-41309 On New Year's Day 1945 this aircraft carried Lt. W. P. Goodman and his crew while they celebrated the holiday by dropping 40 100 lb. bombs on Jap aircraft parked in a wooded area near Clark Field on Luzon in the Philippines 44-41311 Sleepy Time GalNose art was one of several eye catching paintings decorating the 33rd's Liberators produced by Sgt. Charles Chestnut. 44-41536 Participating also in the New Year's celebration near Clark Field was this plane carrying Lt. J. E. Wooten and his crew. The enemy celebrated by throwing up a heavy to intense barrage of phosphorous shells. 44-41537 26 March 1945 Modest MaidenFlew into side of Mount Paliwan on Biliran Island near Leyte during routine flight in bad weather. Killed were Lt Charles E. Brammer, pilot; Lt. Clarence E. Wright, co-pilot; F/O Angelo J. Rainteri, navigator; Cpl. Arthur J. Sassani, engineer; Cpl. Leslie E. Mathews, radio operator; and Lt. Ralph L. Anderson, passenger. 44-41538 26 August 1945 Round Trip Ticket USA Tokyo (V2)During touch down on Okinawa the aircraft blew a tire, ran off the runway, and broke in two. Of the 20 airmen from other crews being carried as passengers one was killed and several injured. 44-41539 This aircraft flew three strikes against targets at Clark Field on three occasions during the first ten days of January 1845. 44-41647 22 Jun 1945 Ascend CharlieFailed to rendezvous after take off from Clark Field enroute to target on Formosa. Lost were Lt. William N. Nickles, pilot; Lt William A. Ricks. co-pilot; Lt. Albert Istanish, navigator; Lt. Nelsin S. Shanks, bombardier; Lt. Ernest Hodous Jr., radio security officer; T/Sgt. Tellie H. Hedge Jr., engineer; Cpl. Arthur F. Ritonia, radio operator; Cpl. Richard L, Jensen, asst. engineer; Cpl. Joseph R. Schott Jr., asst radio operator; Cpl. Arthur M. Barteau, gunner; and Pfc. Seymour S. Lamm, gunner. 44-41652 23 March 1945 Tail WindWith wing blown off by anti-aircraft fire during a strike on Formosa's Jitsugwetsu-Tan #1 power plant, plane spriraled to the ground. Lost were Lt. James M. Focht, pilot; Lt. Lawrence W. Fischer, co-pilot; Lt. Paul W. Carter, navigator; Lt. Max W. Stevens, bombardier; T/Sgt. Roddy T. Roberts, Jr., engineer; T/Sgt. Samuel F. Garver, Jr., radio operator; S/Sgt. Marwin W. Smith, engineer; S/Sgt. Richard R. Mart, gunner; T/Sgt. Leonard Mann, gunner; and S/Sgt. Dennis R. Galloway, gunner. 44-41817 Flew as lead aircraft on 1 January 1945 during an attack on Malabacat Air Drome. By war's end she will have flown 74 or more missions. Pilot: Lt. W. P. Goodman. 44-41820 The first combat flight of this B-24M, tail #820, with Lt. Hite in the left seat, occurred on 28 January 1945. Bombed were gun emplacements on Grande Island, Luzon. Subsequently, the aircraft usually flew as the squadron'slead ship. Her last flight before war's end appears to have been on a weather recco flown by Lt. R. B. Miller on 28 July. 44-41824 At war's end the number of combat missions flown by this aircraft was 60. 44-41839 Known to have flown one of her first combat missions in January 1945 and believed to have been un named, by war's end this aircraft had 61 or more missions to her credit. 44-41845 Daisy Mae with a Little PersuationLead pilot of "A" Flight on New Year's Day 1945, Lt.S. A. Nagy was followed by five other 2nd Squadron B-24s in strikes against enemy targets at Clzark Field. 44-41851 This B-24M10 began service in the suadron during February 1945. 44-41852 Daddy's Girl 44-41864 26 December 1944 Following an attack on Clark Field in the Philippines during which enemy A/A damaged the landing gear and destroyed the hydraulic system the crew successfully bailed out and safely returned to Anquar. 44-42228 On 24 July 1945, after staging to Ie Shima from Clark Field, the Red Raiders were thwarted from carrying out a planned strike on the remains of the Jap fleet holed up in the harbor off Kure, Japan the 34 B-24s were sent to an alternate target, the dispersal area at Kiangwan Air Drome at Shanghai. In "A" Flight the pilot of this aircraft was Lt. E. R. Bax. 44-42240 25 Jun 45 Atacked by three fighters while approaching target, her gunners took care of two of them but not before they had inflicted severe damage. Limping home, Fairies belly landed the Liberator on a field on Moratai. All escaped injury but the pilot, who broke his ankle as he departed the plane. The exciting details of this strike may be found in Michael Claringbould's book, FORTY OF THE FIFTH Pilot: Lt. Robert F. Fairies 44-42243 4 July 1955 During a strike near Toshein Airdrome. Formosa, anti-aircraft fire damaged the nose turret and one engine and stopped another. The nose gunner was blown back into the bombardier's lap but suffered only minor injuries. No one else was hurt. The plane landed at Lingayen. Pilot: Lt. J.M. Gottsschling 44-42279 One of 34 22nd BG aurcraft that was scheduled to attack Shanghai, China on 24 July 1945. Bombs carred were 840 20 lb. frags. The pilot was Capt. R. J. Martin. 44-42369 On Friday 13 July 1945 during a strike on small boats and repair shops at Suo Bat, Formosa, the pilot was Lt. R. G. Arand. B;ack smoke resulting from bombs dropped on fuel storage tanks by the 19th Squadron so obscured the target that the 2nd Squadron had to make three runs. Jointly the two squadrons destroyed seven lugers and abut 25 fishing boats. 44-42431 25 June 1945 Following a strike on the airdrome at Mandia on Celebes Island, the plane seperated from the formation and crashed near Maros. Six crewmen died in the crash and were buried by natives. Four were captured by the Japs and executed. Lost were Lt. Lawrence R. Berry, pilot; Lt. Howard A. Shellington, co-pilot; Lt. Benjamin R. Wirz, navigator; Lt. William R. Brown, bombardier; Sgt. Warren Allmon, engineer; Sgt. George S. Horan, radio; Cpl. Gerald D. Carson, gunner; Cpl. Eugene L. Farthing, gunner; Cpl. Wayne J. Geltz armorer-gunner; Cpl. Richard S. Peyron, gunner. 44-42489 BUZZ BUMInscribed under the pilots window of this B-24M 35 CO is the pilot's name "Lt. Einsman" followed by "BUZZ BUM." 44-49612 26 May 1945 Difficulties during a night harassment reconnaissance flight over Tien Ho Airdrome at Canton, China caused the aircraft to run short on fuel. The pilot headed inland and after clearing the coast ordered his crew to bail out. Uninjured and aided by friendly civilians, after 25 days they all made it back to Clark Field Pilot: Captain Harley Stone 44-49627 At the controls of this B-24 L on the night of 13 July 1945 Lt. J. H. Stewart conducted a night recco in conjunction with the 90th BG. Over target the ship was holed by ack-ack. Damage was minor. 44-49629 During the 22nd Bomb Group's final bombing mission in World War II this aircraft was flown by Lt. I. W. Underwood. The date was 24 July 1945. 44-49644 This aircraft's last bombing mission was a strike on Kiangwan Airdrome at Shanghai, China on 25 July 1945. 44-49698 24 March 1945 After take off from Clark Field at 0835 hours on mission to Formosa, plane was never heard from again and was presumed to have crashed into a mountain on Luzon. Lost were Lt. Zola Cohen, pilot; Lt William P. Bergin, co-pilot; Lt. Gerald Herman, navigator; Lt. Max J. Ramm, bombardier; Sgt. Harold L. Burke, engineer; S/Sgt John R. Myles, radio operator; Cpl. Charles R. Williams, gunner; Cpl. Thomas F. Cadder, gunner; Cpl. Edward F. Dawson, gunner; and Cpl. Raymond T. Boothroyd, gunner. 44-49737 With Lt. A. E.Farquahar in the left seat, this aircraft led the squadron's "B" Flight during the final World War Ii bombing mission conducted by the Red raiders. The target was a revetment area at an air strip in Shanghai, China. 44-49844 This aircraft flew a recon mission over Hiroshima, Japan on 25 August 1945. During amother weather recon on 30 August Pilot Lt. Lawrence J. Alexandre was the first, and probably the only RednRaider, to land a 22nd Bomb Group B-24 in Japan. After reporting a loss of his flight instruments while circling over Tokyo, Alexndre landed at Atsugi Airdrome and departed on the following morning. 44-49855 This aircraft was assigned to the 19th Squadron. One of her first missions was the 22 BG's first strike on China on 21 March 1945. Her target was the dispersal area near Samah Airdrome on Hainan Island off China's southern coast. Leading 23 ships, she was flown by Captain Lawrence Wulf, the Red Raiders' Operations Officer. The strike was a joint effort of the 5th AF's 22nd and 43rd bomb groups. 44-49865 ih' DuchessAircraft was assigned to the squadron in February 1945 and survived the war. The nose art, considerd one of his best, was executed by Sgt. Charles E. Chestnut. 44-50431 This aircraft was the lead ship of "A" Flight during a strike on 30 May 1945 on Takao, Formosa. 44-50452 One of the 409th Squadrin;s nine B-24s that made an attack on Kiangwan Air Drome at Shanghai, China during the 22nd Bomb Group's final bombing runs on 24 July 1944. 44-50795 12 August 1945 Lady LuckThis B-24M crashed on take off at Lipa Airdrome near Manila while being used to ferry paratroopers of the 11th Airborne Division, 11 of whom were killed. The crew escaped injury. Pilot: Lt. Jack L. Cook 44-50989 The lead ship on her first combat mission, she was flown by 22nd Bomb Group Commander Lt. Col. Leonard T. Nicholson. The target was small shipping in Hong Kong Harbor on 12 Junes 1945. Bombs dropped were drums of naplam,jury rigged with grenades as detonators. 44-50999 One of 34 Red Raider B-24s flying from Ie Shima, a small Island near Olinawa that attacked the dispersal area at Kiangwan Airdrome, Shanghai, China on 34 July 1945. The pilot was Lt. Col. Leonard T. Nicholson. 44-51003 44-51027 12 July 1945 Just after lift off from Clark Field during a training flight one of its props struck one of lthree Navy dive bombers landing without clearance. The result was a hard landing near the town of Angeles. The pilot was Ly. Irwin A. Allaba. 44-51820 Mission report #FFO 237-A-8 indicates that this B-24M was one of three sent out on a recco mission on 25 August 1945. The pilots were Major A. H. Hurchinson Jr. and Vol. M. D. Burnside. This may be 19th Squadron's #44-41820.

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