Crash Consolidated B-24, 42-94940 Fifi Nella

On November 26th, 1944 the Consolidated B-24, 42-94940 MK-W+ Fifi Nella / Nella of 701st Bombardment Squadron, 445th Bomb Group, was shot down by German fighters during a mission to Misberg in Germany. THe plane crashed near Sorsum, 6 km southwest of Hildesheim. The exact location is not yet known. During th crash six crewmembers died and three were taken POW..

Crew members:
Bailey, Herbert E - 2nd Lt, Navigator (KIA)
Boykin, William L, Jr - 2nd Lt, Pilot (KIA)
Craig, Otis D - S/Sgt, Tail Gunner (KIA)
Crespolini, Americo A - S/Sgt, Left Waist Gunner (KIA)
Gutowsky, Joe A - S/Sgt, Nose Gunner (KIA)
Tubergen, Gary V, Jr - 2nd Lt, Co-Pilot (KIA)
Price, Junius C. - T/Sgt, Top Turret Gunner (POW)
Welch, Donald N - T/Sgt, Radio Operator (POW)
McFadden, Walter C. - S/Sgt, Waist Gunner (POW)

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