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B-17F #42-31006 Lt Blackner

This aircraft crashed approximately 20 miles NW of Salt Flats TX when it went out of control while flying in formation. The crash was due to what is believed to have been a materials/mechanical failure in the oxygen system. All five airmen on board lost their lives in the valiant service of the country. There is a plan to place a monument at the crash site. Lt Max Derry is listed here with the others as an eyewitness - he was in the wing aircraft and he was not killed in the crash.

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2LT Donald Merrel Bahling

20 Dec 1922 – 10 May 1944

Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA

2LT James Byron Blackner

23 Jun 1918 – 10 May 1944

Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Plot info: Pinecrest, Lot 466, Grave 3

2Lt. Charles Joseph “Bud” Carter

1 Apr 1919 – 10 May 1944

Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA

Plot info: Section NO13, Lot Vet, Grave 183

Pvt Edward E Hogan

29 Sep 1913 – 10 May 1944

Colonie, Albany County, New York, USA

SSGT Eldwyn Elver Huse

31 Dec 1909 – 10 May 1944

Lind, Adams County, Washington, USA

Plot info: 265

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