Ship number 813 was flying along over the target and got a hit possibly in supercharges, and number 3 engine was feathered. They then peeled off and headed for home, there was no fire, just losing altitude rapidly. They were still flying when I last saw them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ball Turret Gunner, Ship #924, 774th Bomb Sq.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n