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Robert Gantreau. Top Turret Gunner, 466th Bomb Group. Killed in Action (KIA). B-24J A/C #42-50717 'Berlin Bound' crashed after engine fire developed and was returning to base. 6 crewmembers killed. Others bailed out and survived.
Died 17 February 1945
American Air Museum

Robert Short. Aerial Gunner, 466th Bomb Group. Killed in Action (KIA). B-24J A/C #42-50717 'Berlin Bound' crashed after engine fire developed and was returning to base. 6 crewmembers killed. Others bailed out and survived.
Died 17 February 1945
American Air Museum

First Lieutenant William Lindhe. Pilot, 466th Bomb Group. "my pilot, Willy Lindhe, was a particularly fine man. In the highest tradition of the Air Force, he stayed at his position under the most trying conditions. He maintained a steady platform a
Died 17 February 1945
American Air Museum

Second Lieutenant Robert Brennan. Co-Pilot, 466th Bomb Group. Killed in Action (KIA). B-24J A/C #42-50717 'Berlin Bound' crashed after engine fire developed and was returning to base. 6 crewmembers killed. Others bailed out and survived.
Died 17 February 1945
American Air Museum

Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade) Archie Patterson. Tail Gunner, 466th Bomb Group. Killed in Action (KIA). B-24J A/C #42-50717 'Berlin Bound' crashed after engine fire developed and was returning to base. 6 crewmembers killed. Others bailed out and sur
Died 17 February 1945
American Air Museum

Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade) Claire Eclov. Radio Operator, 466th Bomb Group. Killed in Action (KIA). B-24J A/C #42-50717 'Berlin Bound' crashed after engine fire developed and was returning to base. 6 crewmembers killed. Others bailed out and surv
Died 17 February 1945
American Air Museum

Staff Sergeant (3rd Grade) Robert Gautreau. Flight Engineer, 466th Bomb Group. The VFW Post in Lynn, MA is named in his honor
Died 17 February 1945
American Air Museum

UNITED STATES ARMY AIR FORCES (USAAF) IN BRITAIN, 1942-1945
17 February 1945
Imperial War Museum

UNITED STATES ARMY AIR FORCES (USAAF) IN BRITAIN, 1942-1945
17 February 1945
Imperial War Museum

UNITED STATES ARMY AIR FORCES (USAAF) IN BRITAIN, 1942-1945
17 February 1945
Imperial War Museum

UNITED STATES EIGHTH AIR FORCE IN BRITAIN, 1942-1945
17 February 1945
Imperial War Museum