| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Lockheed/Vega |
| Production-Block: | , B-17G-5-VE: 42-39858 to 42-39957 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 452nd Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 731st Bomb Squadron |
| MACR | 3194 |
| Fate: |
, Lost by enemy aircraft (16 March 1944) |
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History of
B-17 42-39916 / Eastward Hup
Delivered Long Beach 7/10/43; Walla Walla 7/11/43; ass 731BS/452BG Deopham Green 31/12/43; landing accident Pilot: ‘ at #595 when landing gear failed; MIA Augsburg 16/3/44 w/George Callow, Co-Pilot: Jim Morris, Navigator: Alvin Kurzman, Engineer / Top Turret Gunner: Bob May, Radio Operator: Tony Capriola, Ball Turret Gunner: Emerson Lee, Waist Gunner: Paul Chaffee, Tail Gunner: Bill Burchell (8POW); Bombardier: Rich Totaro (EVD); Waist Gunner: Bailey Pullen (KIA); Enemy aircraft KO’d engines on return flight, crash-landed St Quentin-la-Motte, four miles E of Le Treport, Fr. MACR 3194.
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This page was last updated on 02 July 2018
01. February 2024 access_time 14:11
I am the son of Anthony Capriola who was the radio operator on the mission mentioned above. I would like to visit the site of the crash. If anyone has any information on this please contact me. capriola@comcast.net
24. February 2024 access_time 21:52
Hello Alan, I am the grandson of the pilot, George Callow. I have a copy of the accident report if that would help.
01. November 2024 access_time 2:56
Matthew I would love to see that. I going to France in June and would like to have that.
Thanks-Alan Capriola