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Source:
www.fold3.com
Production-block:
B-17G-25-DL: 42-37989 to 42-38083
Manufacturer:
Douglas
- Bomb Group:
- 401st Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 612th Bomb Squadron
- RCL: SC-M
MACR: 3332
History of
B-17 42-38033 / Man O War
Delivered Cheyenne 19/11/43; Grand Island 15/12/43; Presque Is 21/12/43; Assigned 612BS/401BG [SC-M] Deenethorpe 6/1/44; Missing in Action Frankfurt 20/3/44 with John Dunaway, Co-pilot: Henry Kane, Radio Operator: Francis Mastronardi, Ball turret gunner: Walter Rusch (4 Prisoner of War); Bombardier: Theo Krol, Waist gunner: John Katsaros (2 evaded capture); Navigator: Bill Mock chute failed, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Harry Horst, Waist gunner: John Crowley,Tail gunner: Marvin Benz (4 Killed in Action); enemy aircraft, crashed near Brueil, 14 miles W of Rheims, Fr; Missing Air Crew Report 3332.
Last updated: 25. May 2018
B-17 42-38033 / Man O War Crew
| Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2LT | John A. Dunaway | POW | - |
| CP | 2LT | Henry Kane | POW | - |
| NAV | 2LT | William G. Mock Jr. | KIA | - |
| BOMB | 2LT | Theodore J. Krol | EVD | - |
| ENG/TT | S/SGT | Harry C. Horst | KIA | - |
| RO | S/SGT | Francis J Mastronardi | POW | - |
| BT | SGT | Walter R. Rusch | POW | - |
| WG | SGT | John Katsaros | EVD | - |
| WG | SGT | John W. Crowley | KIA | - |
| TG | SGT | Marvin H. Benz | KIA | - |
08. February 2022 access_time 22:27
I started reading this book called “The Rifle” by Andrew Biggio. In it, he writes about John Katsaros’ story and his time during WWII. You’re not going to get any more accurate information that what you will read. I wanted to corroborate his story and you have proven just that with this roster.