Losses

326 Squadron

a/c B-17 F-75-DL
23554
This a/c was straggling as group entered Danish Coast on way home. Fighters came in on the a/c, tried to close into the formation. The B-17 was hit with a rocket shell and number two engine was seen to burst into flames. The prop was feathered and the B-17 lost altitude. Two crews reported seeing the B-17 hit the water...Six chutes were seen.

Crew Member	Position	Status
2 Lt. William F. Whelan	P	K
2 Lt. Frank F. Tomlinson	C	K
2 Lt. David T. Emery	N	K
2 Lt. Fred S. Rodway	B	K
S/Sgt. John D. Neville	R	P
T/Sgt. Harold R. Hecker	E	K
S/Sgt. Glenn H. Winch	BT	P
S/Sgt. James D. Batson	RW	P
S/Sgt. Ralph S. Martinez	LW	P
S/Sgt. Walter J. Zimmerman	T	P

Last updated 10-26-01 1201 est (1701 z)