This aircraft was hit by flak and this necessitated the feathering of one engine. It dropped out of formation after sending a WT saying that he had only one-half hours gasoline left, and that he was haeding for Sweden. It has officially been reported that this aircraft reached. (1st Bomb Division Report)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Pilot, 365th Bomb Squadron<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n