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ianderkin

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Joseph E. Adams 04/05/1945 - 10/02/2007 09:22:32 AM

Hello 490th.

I'm trying to narrow down a search looking to find information on Joseph E. Adams who was lost on 04/05/1945 in England and a family member believes he was crewing on a B-17.
That's all they know. I checked MACR's for this date and see the 490th lost two that day. Macr's 13854 & 13855. If anyone has either of these MACR's and can check the crew roster I'd sure appreciate it.
Thanks.
Mark
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shooshoobaby Total Posts : 4007 Reward points : 644 Joined: 01/28/2006 Status: offline	Reply to message Message Options RE: Joseph E. Adams 04/05/1945 - 10/02/2007 11:17:44 AM Mark - Sgt. Joseph E. Adams was in the 457th BG KIA - 4/5/45. B - 17 # 44 - 8152 A " Miss Ida " PFF / Lead B -17 Exploded - England 11 KIA Command Pilot - Major Edward Dozier There should be an Accident Report Mike

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RE: Joseph E. Adams 04/05/1945 - 10/02/2007 01:12:54 PM

Mark,

The quite extensive website "www.457thbombgroup.org" has more info and pictures of crew and aircraft, including the one ("44-8152") Sgt Adams was killed in.
The B-17 had an engine fire shortly after take off at its base in Glatton, England, bombs and fuel on board exploded, apparently killing all crew.
457th website mentions 9 crew members involved.

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Leendert
Brugge/Belgium

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RE: Joseph E. Adams 04/05/1945 - 10/02/2007 03:42:35 PM

Thank you for the information. I have forwarded it on to Joseph's sister via email with links to this post and to the web site for the group.
I really appreciate the help from everyone in helping this family find answers to question long unanswered.
Shoo Shoo, you know there's a Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby sitting in the wonderful National Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio, right?

Thanks again.
Mark

shooshoobaby Total Posts : 4007 Reward points : 644 Joined: 01/28/2006 Status: offline	Reply to message Message Options RE: Joseph E. Adams 04/05/1945 - 10/02/2007 04:13:44 PM Mark - Glad to help! " Shoo Shoo Baby " was the name of my Dad's P - 51. John C. Howell 357th FG , 364th Sq. 8th AF Please tell Joseph's Sister that He was a True Hero and that He won't be forgotten. Mike

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