Posted By Vic Walzel on May 05, 2007 at 06:27:44:
In Reply to: 2Lt. John F. Meade posted by John Meurs on May 05, 2007 at 04:52:07:
: 2Lt. John F. Meade, pilot on a B-17, was reported missing over Holland after a mission of August 19, 1943. His obituary states that the US government has conducted after the war a thorough investigation but could not find his remains.
: Who can tell me more about his Bomb Group, his aircraft, his crew and the circumstances of his death?
: Many thanks in advance.
: John Meurs
Hi John,
2Lt John F. Meade was with the 305th Bomb Group, 364th Squadron. He was flying as co-pilot on 19 August 1943 on 42-29807 WF O "Liberty Lady" when if failed to return due to flak and ditched in the English Channel. MACR 304 is available by contacting Lynn.Gamma@MAXWELL.AF.MIL at no charge.
Crew list:
Lt Ralph R. Miller (P) POW
2Lt John F. Meade (CP) KIA
2Lt Donald J. McGowan (N) KIA
2Lt Joseph M. McGinley (B)KIA
T/Sgt Bynum G. Crabtree (T) KIA
T/Sgt Fulton F. Horn (RO) KIA
S/Sgt Albert F. Miller Jr (BT) KIA
Sgt William J. Crough (LW) KIA
S/Sgt Edgar G. Lott (RW) KIA
S/Sgt Emil Radosevich (TG) POW
Vic