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22nd bomb group WWII
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02/16/2008 03:43:31 PM
I am trying to find any information on a relative, US Army Air Corps, LT. William R. Brown, serial # 0-687985 attached to the 22nd bomb group as a navagator in a B-24 I think, plane #42-100291 known as "ole tomato" was hit directly by A/A while on a bombing mission in the Pacific Theatre Sept. 1,1944, all the crew were lost we think according to some paper work we have from that time. He was awarded the Air Medal and a Purple Heart with the documents that we have. I have tried to find a Missing Air Crew Report but to no avail. This plane number does not show a MACR. Was there a MACR made out on every plane and crew lost ? I have tried footnotes where the Macrs are searchable and the plane number does not come up with any information. Where else might I look for information. thanks Anne
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RE: 22nd bomb group WWII
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02/16/2008 04:02:09 PM
If Army Air Force people saw the airplane go down,
then the airplane would not be "missing", and therefore a Missing Aircrew Report (MACR) would not be generated.
Pete
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RE: 22nd bomb group WWII
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02/16/2008 04:25:33 PM
Where else might I look for information. thanks Anne
Anne, You might want to try the Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA) at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama. You might want to try and get an After Action Report or the unit history. Unit history might have things in there that will be useful. If you can find the after action report, it will probably have information about the shoot down. TonyM.
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RE: 22nd bomb group WWII
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02/16/2008 06:12:55 PM
Guessing you've googled the 22nd sits. This book may help if you're not way ahead of me. Says it documents losses. History of 22nd Bomb Group Published
The long-awaited history of the 22nd Bombardment Group in WWII, Revenge of the Red Raiders, has been published and is now available from International Research and Publishing. It is the second volume in the series "Eagles Over the Pacific" and follows the acclaimed history of the 345th BG - Warpath Across the Pacific. Copies can be ordered directly from the website. International Research and Publishing International orders welcome.
Revenge of the Red Raiders is the most thorough account of this important US Army Air Corp bombardment group. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor the 22nd BG was rushed to Australia and went into action over Rabaul in April of 1942 with the B-26 Marauder in a series of daring unescorted raids. In mid-1943, it partially converted to the B-25 Mitchell before changing to the B-24 Liberator during the spring of 1944. The unit was stationed on Okinawa at the end of the war.
This is an encyclopedic 624-page history written by Larry Hickey (Warpath Across the Pacific), Walter Gaylor (WWII vet & 22nd BG historian) and Don Evans & Harry Nelson, (who served with the 22nd). The authors draw upon all available group and squadron histories, personal diaries & memoirs as well as interviews with over 200 veterans. Translations of Japanese Navy and Army air force records by noted authority Sam Tagaya have been integrated into the history to provide a full account of the 22nd’s combat. The text is complemented by over 1000 photos, many from the personal collections of veterans and never before published. Sixteen detailed maps depict the locations of all missions flown and aircraft losses. Illustrations include a 32-page color section of rare photos, patches, combat paintings by Jack Fellows, and 48 color profiles of 22nd BG planes by Steve Ferguson. Fully-indexed. Copies autographed by Larry Hickey upon request.
“This is one of the most comprehensive treatments of a combat air unit ever attempted, and hopefully will be a landmark publication in aviation history. I hope that you enjoy this monumental effort.†Larry Hickey.
Son of Ron Macdonald Flying Sgt. 59th OTU RAF (Hurris & Spits, Dieppe raid), Lt. with 346thFS/350thFG North Africa (P-39s). Shot down at Kasserine. Instructor with the 1053 BFTS Randolph, 2138 BU Craig, 2532BU Randolph, & 2543 BU Waco (AT-6s & B-25s).
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RE: 22nd bomb group WWII
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02/16/2008 06:24:50 PM
Guessing you've seen this site, http://www.redraiders22bg.com/raiders.cgi?plane=B-24 but just in case. 42-100291 1 September 1944  Ole' TomatoShot down by A/A over Matina airstrip on Mindanao, Philippine Islands, and exploded in mid-air. Lost were Lt. Donald W. White, pilot; Lt. Alonza T. Rountree, co-pilot; Lt. William R. Brown, navigator; Lt. Joseph A. Coronado, bombardier; Lt. Nathaniel H. Ball, observer; T/Sgt. John T. Hooks, radio operator; T/Sgt. Wayne W. Shaw. engineer; T/Sgt. Arthur K. Miller Jr., asst. engineer; S/Sgt. Raymond Schutrom, gunner; S/Sgt. Chester B. New, gunner; and S/Sgt. WWilliam C. Steele, gunner. And its from 2003 by check this out http://www.klimesh.com/redraiders/guestbook/raidersguestbook.html This is a terrific site! I've been looking for anyone who may have known my cousin, 1st Lt. Donald White. He was killed on Sept. 1, 1944 while flying the B-24 "Ole Tomato". He was part of the 33rd Squadron and entered service from California. If there is anyone who may have photos, information, etc. please let me know. Thanks to the Red Raiders, thanks for honoring their service, and God Bless America! Adrienne Osmun < aosmun@wowway.com> IL USA - Fri Nov 7 08:20:11 2003
Son of Ron Macdonald Flying Sgt. 59th OTU RAF (Hurris & Spits, Dieppe raid), Lt. with 346thFS/350thFG North Africa (P-39s). Shot down at Kasserine. Instructor with the 1053 BFTS Randolph, 2138 BU Craig, 2532BU Randolph, & 2543 BU Waco (AT-6s & B-25s).
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RE: 22nd bomb group WWII
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02/16/2008 06:34:57 PM
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