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pest

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Crawford's crew - 05/30/2007 05:22:42 PM
My uncle, Robert Beisler, flew with Thomas Crawford (835th Bomber Squadron, 486th Bomber Group, Heavy). He was KIA Sept. 5, 1944. I am looking for pictures of, and any information about, this crew.
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RE: Crawford's crew - 05/30/2007 09:43:23 PM
Pest,
 
Sgt Robert P. Beisler was flying as RW gunner on 43-37875 H8 when it failed to return due to a mid-air collision and crashed at Brest, France. MACR 8459 is available free of charge by contacting Lynn.Gamma@MAXWELL.AF.MIL
Crew list:
Lt Thomas S. Crawford (P)) POW
2Lt Norman L. Jones (CP) EVD
2Lt John M. Johnson (N) KIA
2Lt John H. Engelmeier (B) KIA
S/Sgt Lyle G. Lundstrom (T) KIA
Sgt Cecil H. Davis (RO) KIA
Sgt Henry O. Hewett (BT) KIA
Sgt Robert P. Beisler (WG) KIA
Sgt Velton B. Robson (TG) KIA
 
Vic
 
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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RE: Crawford's crew - 05/31/2007 11:50:43 AM
Steve,
Some data for you:
 
Crawford: 1LT
Johnson: O-720383  from CA
Engelmeier: O-769268  From PA  bombardier school: Victorville, CA  class 44-03
 
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RE: Crawford's crew - 05/31/2007 11:51:09 AM
Steve - There is a narrative of the Collision from eye witnesses in Book:
War stories of the O & W : History of the 486th BG by Richard Wood. Page 173
Both Crews listed on the " Wall Of Missing " Cambridge American Cemetery, England.
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