Pilot 2nd Lt. Charles F. Russell, O-752448 (KIA) IL
Gunner Pvt William C. Mason (KIA)
Crashed June 10, 1944
Aircraft History
Assigned to the 312th Bombardment Group, 389th Bombardment Squadron on March 21, 1944. Tail letter unknown.
Mission History
Took off from Gusap Airfield on a test flight. Crashed five miles north of Gusap.
Search
Aerial searches the next day located the wreckage, and later the remains of both crew were recovered.
Memorials
Declared dead the day of the mission. Russell is buried at Manila American Cemetery. Russell at Plot L Row 6 Grave 127. Mason's grave is unknown, likely a private burial in the United States.
References
Rampage of the Roarin' 20s pages 348, 365
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October 1, 2009
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