Posted By Roger on January 22, 2008 at 08:21:46:
In Reply to: Re: 2Lt. John F. Meade posted by Vic Walzel on May 05, 2007 at 06:27:44:
: : 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