Unknown A/C B-24DAS , 480th ASG, 12AF

[JohanSWE]

Hi!

Have done some research on all the B-24Ds' the AAFAC, (The Army Air Forces Antisubmarine Command)

I'm trying to find a ditched B-24, downed by 1-2 Fw 200 Condor. 1943-08-17


The B-24DAS "The Ark" from 480th Antisubmarine group, 12AF, North Africa, was among several other B-24's, protecting a convoy in the Atlantic against German submarines.
Long range Fw 200 Condor attacked a convoy and this particular B-24 got into a dogfight shot down one of the Fw 200, but was badly hit, and the pilot had to ditch/skid the aircraft. 7 Survived, 3KIA. Crew was rescued by the ships in convoy. No MACR. No clues either among several databases. fold3, aviation archeology etc.

Crew:
Pilot: Captain Hugh Durwood Maxwell Jr. ASN: O-40566
2 LT Joseph Alvin Gaudin Jr., Tulsa Oklahoma
FL O Kenneth Keith Hill, Sulphur, Oklahoma
S SGT Edwin H Bliss, Dedham, Massachusetts, ASN: 11027438
SGT James A Bartlett, Buffalo NY, ASN: 12029803
SGT Nicholas C Minko, Brooklyn ASN: 6559110
Tail Gunner S SGT Milton L Browne, Houston Texas ASN: 07002638

Secondary:
3KIA
Have no clues regarding these KIA airmen. It would be great if anyone know who these men where?


Found several articles but regarding the event described above. 1943-08-17 when searching on the crew names.

Newspaper.com
Evening_star_1943_10_19_2