My Uncle, James Hagerty was the bombadier (sp?) on this plane that crash landed on 12/16/1944. I have a copy of the accident report. My Uncle is alive and well in Florida. He seldom talks about the war. He seems slightly uncomfortable when asked about the war. I would like to find out if his squadron (412th), or group (the 95th) are active and have reunions, etc...
 
Jimmy did tell me this last summer that his plane went off the end of the run way and he got down in the nose "to see what it looked like".
 
The pilot was Dale Metzinger. I also have the rest of the crews names. No one was injured in this crash.
 
There are pictures attached to the report. The plane looks like a write off.
 
His brother Leo J. Hagerty jr. flew with the 12th AF, 320th bomb group, flying C-47's. He went on to have a full AF career, retiring as a full Colonel. He was involved in an accident in Italy, mid-air with a B-26C. All survived on both aircraft. He is now deceased. Any information on either of my uncles would be greatly appreciated.   Kelly J. Marion

95th BG Association website ... reunion news, history, newsletter, etc
 
http://95thbg.org/joomla/

SHAEF1944 American Veterans Museum

Hello Kelly,

My Uncle was in the 95th Bomb Group & 412th squadron, also.

Attached is a link taking you to the 95th website's calendar of events:
http://95thbg.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=199

You mentioned knowing the crew names and pilot Dale Metzinger, of the plane that crashed 12-16-1944, fortunately without any injuries.  Please, if you have a photo of this crew...I urge you to email a 'crew photo attachment' of this to Rod Hupp, 95th BG Website Coordinator at yendorah@yahoo.com &/or  rhupp@csc.com.  Rod's father was also in the 412th squadron.

Also, the 95th Bomb Group has a message board forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/95thBG/

Donna

D. Mason {myerlee50@yahoo.com}
niece of Leroy E. Myers, 1918-1956
8th AF, 95th BG, 412th squadron
http://leroymyers.co.nr