Production-block:
B-17G-50-DL: 44-6251 to 44-6500
Manufacturer:
Douglas
- Bomb Group:
- 301st Bomb Group
- Bomb Squadron:
- 352nd Bomb Squadron
History of
B-17 44-6441 / Mary Rose
Delivered Kearney 7/8/44; Grenier 15/8/44; Assigned 352BS/301BG Lucera 9/9/44; crashed Caserta, It., with Bob Francis 20/4/45. MARY ROSE.
Last updated: 25. May 2018
B-17 44-6441 / Mary Rose Details
Victims of the fatal accident were:
- 1st Lt. Robert L. Francis (Pilot)
- Lt. Col. Jack H Hitt
- Lt. Col. Robert L Thomas
- Capt. James C Jones
- Capt. Howard A Leeser
- Capt. David T Parrish
- Capt. Seymour S Weisberger
- 1st Lt. Edward H Carmichael
- 1st Lt. Anna M Fisher
- 1st Lt. Anne G Hemphill
- 1st Lt. Curtis M Henderson
- Major Kenneth J McCarthy
- M/Sgt. Otto P Teaschner
- T/Sgt.
- Sgt. John A Sabas
- Sgt. Millicent M Yates
- Tec. 4 George D Burkhardt
- Tec. 5 Dominick S Caccippio
- Tec. 5 Lisa Zucker
- PFC Frederick M. Sanders
- Sgt. Woodrow P Harrison
B-17 44-6441 / Mary Rose Crew
Position | Rank | Name | Status | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|
P | 1LT | Robert L. Francis | KIC | - |
06. October 2019 access_time 10:02
B-17 44-6441 Mary Rose . I have a copy of the crash inquiry report if anyone is interested. There was also one uk army officer on board Capt Ken Riley Royal Signals attached SOE who died.
The report clarifies how the aircraft hit the side of the hill after the pilot aborted the landing in poor visibility.
09. February 2022 access_time 18:39
My father in law was Kenneth J. McCarthy. I am interested in the crash report of the Mary Rose. Please send.
Thank you,
Carole
10. February 2022 access_time 5:52
For Carole McCarthy. To enable me to send you a copy of the report I need your contact email so please contact me directly on Chaslinford @yahoo.co.uk.
10. February 2022 access_time 6:36
For Carole McCarthy. In order for me to supply a copy of the crash report I need your email address so please contact me directly on Chaslinford@yahoo.co.U.K. Thanks.
09. February 2022 access_time 21:19
Dear Carole
I am delighted by your contact and am very happy to pass in all I know about the tragic crag of Mary Rose resulting in the death of your a father in law and my wife’s uncle.
My direct email is Chaslinford@yahoo.co.uk.
If you could email me directly I can reply directly rather than through these other web sites. I am baffled why some of this is through a German website.
I have the main three page USAF report on the crash which is sad reading but very comprehensive. The actual location of the crash has proved very difficult to pinpoint but my wife and I were able visit he uncles grave in the British Military. Cemetery in Naples . I wondered where the other AAF casualties including your Father in Law, Major Joe Kenneth McCarthy, are buried.
I look forward to hearing from you
Warmest regards
Charles Linford
14. October 2022 access_time 23:49
See my just posted comment about Seymour Weisberger. He was buried at a civilian cemetery in Ohio.
10. February 2022 access_time 6:13
I need an email contact from anyone asking for a copy of the crash report on the bomber Mary Rose. My contact email is Chaslinford@yahoo.co.uk
20. August 2022 access_time 17:59
Charles, I am an historian with Stories Behind The Stars. Our charger is to research, write, and publish the stories of fallen WWII service personnel. I have drawn the name of Sgt. Millicent M. Yeats. I’ve noticed you said you could provide a copy of the crash investigation of the Mary Rose. I think information like that could help my story a great deal. Any help you could provide would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve Booth
20. December 2022 access_time 19:59
My grandfather’s brother is Otto Teaschner. My Mother heard the same story, crashed into a mountain.
May i have a copy of the report?
Thank you.
10. February 2022 access_time 5:58
For Carole McCarthy regarding a copy of the crash report please email me directly on Chaslinford@yahoo.co.uk
10. February 2022 access_time 6:47
Correction : Chaslinford@yahoo.co.uk
10. February 2022 access_time 15:27
Please correct the email given to Chaslinford@yahoo.co.uk
11. February 2022 access_time 5:17
Thank you, Charles.
Just sent you and email from my email. Can’t wait to see the report.
Thank you,
Carole
14. October 2022 access_time 23:47
Capt. Seymour S Weisberger was my great-grandfather’s youngest brother’s son. He was born in Barberton , Ohio, was 27 at the time and unmarried with no children. He is buried at Rose Hill Burial Park , Fairlawn, Summit County, Ohio, USA.
09. May 2023 access_time 3:57
Tec. 4 George D. Burkhardt was my great uncle, youngest brother of my grandmother.Thank you for sharing this information. Kind thoughts and regards to anyone else here whose family members were on this flight.
21. June 2024 access_time 6:54
Hi Charles Linford. The pilot (Bob Francis) was my mother’s 1st cousin (nephew of my grandfather). I would like a copy of the crash inquiry report. I’ve been searching for how he died for decades. Thank you! appillar@earthlink.net