Dobbins' Crew
During a wing practice mission, the aircraft LT Dobbins and crew were flying, #859 ran into the aircraft flown by LT C. Simmons. LT Dobbins was able to return
to Station 174 safely with no injury to those aboard. The aircraft flown by LT Simmons crashed and burned, with casualties..
| CREW INFO
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| Name
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Rank
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Position
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First Mission
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Last Mission
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Status
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| William D. Dobbins
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2nd LT
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Pilot
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| James J. Gearhardt
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2nd LT
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Copilot
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| Harold C. Burgan
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2nd LT
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Navigator
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| Thomas B. Hartman
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SGT
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FE/Top
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| Gerald T. Viola
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SGT
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RO/Waist
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| MISSION INFO
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| Mission
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Date
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Name
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ID
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S/N
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Type
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| 190
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04/20/45
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PH
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43-37800
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B17G
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| Created: 02/22/01
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Modified: 09/02/05
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