56FG belly landings in Belgium

[Peter Randall]

The other three were:
Conger, Paul A 61FS force landed B-52 Douai, France and returned later.
Womak, Herschel O 62FS force landed Beverloo, Belgium and returned later and
Fleming, Philip E 62FS no details other than it appears that he either crashed or force landed near Eindhoven and obviously returned as he completed his tour in April 1945.

I have no details on the Southminster one unless it is Raymond who was killed bailing out at Bradwell Bay? I'm afraid that the only serial numbers available for all these incidents are those where an MACR was issued. The 56th were not renowned for recording such detail, or if they were, the records have not survived.

I think you will find that 42-25531 is in fact correct as 43-25531 served with the 362nd FG with whom it suffered two crash landings due to engine problems on 2 March and 27 May 1945.

Hope this helps.

Peter