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Pilot 2nd Lt. Christopher W. Morgan, O-799613 (POW, survived) Queens, NY Crashed October 16, 1943 at 4:45pm MACR 1000 Aircraft History Built by North American Aviation (NAA). Constructors Number 16248. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as A-36A Apache serial number 42-84030. Ferried overseas to Inida. Wartime History Assigned to the 10th Air Force (10th AF), 311th Bombardment Group (Dive) (311th BG), 385th Bombardment Squadron (385th BS). On September 30, 1943 redesignated the 311th Fighter-Bomber Group (311th FBG), 529th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (529th FBS). When lost, engine V-1710-87 serial number 42-175817. Weapon serial numbers not listed in Missing Air Crew Report 1000 (MACR 1000). Mission History On October 16, 1943 took off from Dinjan Airfield in Inida piloted by 2nd Lt. Christopher W. Morgan on a bombing and strafing mission over Sumprabum in Burma. This aircraft was flying in a four plane flight led by Major Lutz. This aircraft was flying in the left wing position. Weather was good with intervening clouds at 16,000' with good visibility above and below the clouds. After take off, failed to rendezvous but were contacted by radio at 4:45pm. When this aircraft failed to return it was officially listed as Missing In Action (MIA). Search The next day, A-36A piloted by Brigadier General Old led a search for the missing flight, but failed to find any trace of them. Fate of the Pilot Morgan was captured by the Japanese and became a Prisoner Of War (POW). He was liberated as of May 4, 1945 and returned to duty. Memorials Morgan continued in the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and retired with the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He passed away on March 3, 2018 at age 94 in Niceville, FL. On April 15, 2019 he and his wife were buried at Arlington National Cemtery at section 76 site 1658. References NARA World War II Army Enlistment Records - Christopher W. Morgan USAF Serial Number Search Results - A-36A Apache 42-84030 "84030 (529th FBS, 311th FBG) lost Oct 16, 1943, Burma. Condemned Oct 16, 1943" Missing Air Crew Report 1000 (MACR 1000) NARA World War II Prisoners of War Data File - Christopher W. Morgan Arlington National Cemetery (ANC Explorer) - Christopher Warren Morgan Jr. (grave photos) FindAGrave - Christopher Warren Morgan Jr. Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated
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