Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

Following a bombing mission over Berlin, the aircraft was returning to the RAF Bassingbourn when it was hit by enemy fire while leaving the German airspace. On approach to the Swedish coast, the captain ordered his crew to bail out as it was impossible to continue the flight. Six crew members were able to bail out before the aircraft crashed into the Baltic Sea off Örnahusen. The last three crew members were killed.

The crew left RAF Deenethorpe in early morning bound for a synthetic oil refinery in Pölitz, Germany, as target. While cruising west of Bielefeld, the aircraft was hit by Flak and crashed in a prairie located in Steinhagen, some 9 km southwest of Bielefeld. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair while all ten occupants were taken POW.
Crew (614th Squadron):
1st Lt Samuel Phillips Wilson, pilot,
2nd Lt Elgin Volney Gattis, copilot,
1st Lt Lawrence Herman Sudakov, navigator,
1st Lt John Joseph Daly, bombardier,
T/Sgt Homer Cecil Kelley, radio operator,
T/Sgt Jesse Cromwell Corley, engineer and Top turret,
S/Sgt Beryle A. Corntassel, Ball Turret Gunner,
S/Sgt Leonard Edward Sokol, tail gunner,
Cpl John Elmer Morrissey, Left Waist Gunner,
S/Sgt William George Wolf, Right Waist Gunner.

The bomber aircraft left RAF Bassingbourn in the morning bound for Cottbus as its target. En route, it was attacked by enemy fire. Engines number one and three were out of service, and the fourth engine failed shortly later. While approaching the Bornholm Island, the pilot decided to divert to Sweden and instructed all crew to bail out. Unfortunately, his parachute opened in the cabin so he was forced to attempt an emergency landing in an open field located in Vollsjö, south Sweden. The aircraft belly landed and came to rest. All ten occupants were uninjured while the aircraft christened 'Lackin Shackin' was damaged beyond repair.
Crew (91st BG):
1st Lt F. C. Amman, pilot,
2nd Lt F. L. Butler, copilot,
1st Lt H. A. Levin, navigator,
2nd Lt P. H. McNulty, bombardier,
T/Sgt J. J. Lacorazza, top turret gunner,
T/Sgt F. D. Bynon Jr, radio operator and air gunner,
S/Sgt I. F. Kennedy, ball turret gunner,
S/Sgt H. Hornick, right & left waist gunner,
S/Sgt F. Martin, tail gunner
1st Lt P. E. Heacox, observer.

The crew was returning to his base in England following a bombing mission over Germany. While overflying the North of Germany, the aircraft was hit by Flak. The left engine was on fire while the right engine was misfiring and smoking. In such situation, captain decided to attempt an emergency landing some 8 km west of Schillig. All ten occupants were unhurt but taken POW while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

The crew was performing a mail flight from Prestwick to Canada with the RCAF courier on board. Shortly after take off, the aircraft went into a steep climb, stalled and crashed at full power. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and post crash fire and all five occupants from the 168th Squadron were killed.

On final approach to Horn Island Airport, at a height of 250 feet, the aircraft nosed up, stalled and crashed in a mangrove on the shore. All 17 occupants were injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Later, two crew members died from their injuries.
Crew (317th TCG):
Cpt William Compton, pilot,
1st Lt Donovan, copilot,
1st Lt Paul Maaske,
T/Sgt Paul Paddilla,
S/Sgt J. C. Matthowa, †
Cpl Julian Simmons, †
2nd Lt Edward Scudero,
T/Sgt Delbert Steinka,
T/Sgt C. M. Porter,
S/Sgt Charles Kreig.
Passengers:
T/Sgt Cecil Clarke,
P. F. C. Swain,
S/Sgt John Masiars,
Pte Daniel Pechman,
Pte Paul Graf,
T/Sgt T. Underwood,
Pfc James Colorusso.

While overflying the east part of The Netherlands, the aircraft was hit by another USAAF Boeing B-17G-15-DL Flying Fortress that was shot down by a German fighter. Registered 42-37886, the second aircraft was carrying 10 crew as well. Following the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a field located in Zwartemeer, near Emmen, at the border between The Netherlands and Germany. Both aircraft were destroyed by impact forces and post crash fire and four crew were killed on each aircraft while twelve other crew (six in each aircraft) were captured.

While overflying The Netherlands, the aircraft was hit by Flak. All ten crew were able to bail out and were later rescued while the aircraft crashed in an open field and was destroyed.

En route, the four engine aircraft was attacked by a German fighter. Crew bailed out but the aircraft went into a spin and hit a second USAAF Boeing B-17G-10-VE Flying Fortress registered 42-40054 and carrying 10 crew as well. Following the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a field located in Zwartemeer, near Emmen, at the border between The Netherlands and Germany. Both aircraft were destroyed by impact forces and post crash fire and four crew were killed on each aircraft while twelve other crew (six in each aircraft) were captured.

En route, the aircraft was attacked by a German fighter. Out of control, the aircraft crashed in a field near De Leijen. Five crew were killed while five others were captured.