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B17G 42-31603 "Belle of the Brawl" lost May 8th 1944.

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B17G 42-31603 "Belle of the Brawl" lost May 8th 1944.

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I'm looking for info on B17G 42-31603 "Belle of the Brawl" of the 569th BS which was lost on May 8th 1944.there were two survivors from the crew.any information would be greatfully received.
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    vic-513
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    Hi Matt.

    My reference shows that "Belle of the Brawl" 42-31603 of the 390th Bomb Group, 569th Squadron, failed to return to return due to flak and crashed at Brueville, ?. MACR 4583 covers this AC and crew and is available free of charge. Contact Lynn.Gamma@MAXWELL.AF.MIL.

    The crew was composed of:
    Lt. Otis C. Miller (P) KIA
    Lt. Benjamin R. Chaneles (CP) KIA
    Lt. Joseph Morris (B) POW
    T/Sgt Paul G. Vlahos(TT) POW
    T/Sgt Joseph Gonos (RO) KIA
    S/Sgt Claude J. Zanni (BT) KIA
    S/Sgt Darryl J. Grady (LW) KIA
    S/Sgt Mario A. Santoriella (RW) KIA
    S/Sgt John K. Hutson (TG) KIA

    Hope this helps.

    Vic Walzel, brother of 1st Lt Leland H. Walzel, bombardier with the 93rd Bomb Group, 330th Squadron. KIA 6 March 1944 on his 25th mission.
    www.lelandwalzel.150m.com
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    Matt,
    I suggest that you contact the research department of the 390th BG. They can tell you if either of the two survivors are still alive, plus give you any other desired info. Contacts: Res390th@aol.com
    For the 390th website: www.390th.org

    Regards,
    Hugh

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    Vic,
    Is there a middle intial for Joseph Morris? Thanks!

    Dave

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    Hi Dave,

    My reference shows no middle initial for Morris.

    Vic Walzel, brother of 1st Lt Leland H. Walzel, bombardier with the 93rd Bomb Group, 330th Squadron. KIA 6 March 1944 on his 25th mission.
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