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Old 9th January 2018, 18:54
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Re: 98th Bomber Group a/c

The crew of B-24 J-105-CO 42-109818 on 6 June 1944:

Pilot 2nd Lt Lewis R. Kalb returned to duty
Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Edward S. Dieringer returned to duty
Navigator 2nd Lt William M. Wade returned to duty
Bombardier 2nd Lt Robert N. Vlachos bailed out
Engr-Gunner T/Sgt Calhoun H. Mullen returned to duty
Radio-Gunner T/Sgt Charles H. Jackson returned to duty
Arm-Gunner S/Sgt Rueben P. Staub bailed out
Aer-Gunner S/Sgt Benedict V. Mazzara bailed out
Ass’t Engr-Gunner S/Sgt Glenn A. Mitchell bailed out
Aer-Gunner S/Sgt Richard A. Martin Jr. Bailed out
Ass’t Engr-Gunner S/Sgt Celestino H. Garcia Jr. killed.

Five men jumped and five parachutes were seen to open. On return one crew member was dead.
No search was made. Men bailed out over enemy territory.

Source: MACR 5892

Regards
Leo
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