USAAF
5th AF
38th BG
405th BS
Pilot 1st Lt. Charles E Barber, O-725575 (MIA/KIA)
Co-Pilot 2nd Lt Richard R Vogel O-734282
Navigator 2nd Lt Thomas H Boots O-733136
Radio T/Sgt John H. Martin, Jr., 34334379
Gunner Sgt Harvey C. Noren, 17026724
MIA September 2, 1943
MACR 13287
Mission History
Took off on a mission to attack shipping in Wewak Harbor. Near the target, this bomber was attacked by two Japanese fighters, 15 miles south-east of Wewak, 10 miles out to sea.
At the time, Lt. Barber was flying in the wing position for Lt. Grover, and was pulling into formation at a low altitude. The airplane was seen to hit the water with its right wing, which caused the aircraft to cartwheel and sink.
B-25
MIA
3.33
143.58
