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USAAF 20th AF 499th BG 877th BS ![]() ![]() c1945 ![]() ![]() Feb 19 1945 |
Pilot 1st Lt. Martin H.
Nicholson, O-724699 (MIA / KIA) Kingsville, TX Co-Pilot 2nd Lt. Ernest J. B. Nelson (MIA / KIA)Paine, WA Navigator 2nd Lt. William S. Nelson, Jr. (MIA / KIA) Marshall, MI Bombardier 2nd Lt. Glenn O. Rohden (MIA / KIA) Ottria, IA Engineer 2nd Lt. Martin L. Forbes (MIA / KIA) San Bernadino, CA Radio Sgt Robert O. Grots (MIA / KIA) Chicago, IL Radar Sgt Selig H. Bauch (MIA / KIA) Brooklyn, NY Left Gunner SSgt Robert F. Lee (MIA / KIA) Monroeville, IL Right Gunner Sgt Clarence E. Denboer (MIA / KIA) Grand Rapids, MI Top Gunner Sgt Luther D. Otto (MIA / KIA) East Detroit, MI Tail Gunner Sgt Martin F. Siltanen (MIA / KIA) Highland, MI Rammed February 19, 1945 MACR 12522 Aircraft History Mission History Over the target, intercepted by four 53rd Sentai Ki-45 Nicks led by Lt. Aoki over Tokyo Bay. The Ki-45 piloted by Yamada rammed this B-29 from head on while making a steep turn. Observed by other B-29s, the left wingtip folded over and broke off, causing the B-29 to spin twice, break apart and crash. No crew members were seen to bail out. Wreckage Memorials References Contribute
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