Feb. 9 1943 11:30 miss.
At at 2:15 am and flew another search. Saw only water and clouds. When we got back we heard that Capt. Classen was shot up by Zeroes flying over Nauru Island. We had to make a water landing. Two 17s and a P.B.Y.* went out looking for him. I sure do hope they all got out O.K.
*Navy designation for a boat than can land on water.
Feb. 10 9:30 miss. Search for Classen
Searched all day for Capt. Classen and crew with no success. We flew at 250 feet and stared our eyes out, it sure made me tired. But when I think of those poor fellows out there!!
Captain Classen and his crew were missing in action for 66 days. For the dramatic story of their survival, see:
http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=22858
http://www.wartimepress.com/archive-publication.asp?q=2452&FID=31
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/b-17/41-24450.html
--Kathryn Paulsen
No comments:
Post a Comment