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Lost 26 Feb 45, AUS - MACR 12758 - Pilot William E. McDaniel (531st BS)

Info Contributor - Joseph Baugher
Missing on flight from Fenton to Eagle Farm Airfield, Australia. Wreck was found in Kroombit Tops National Park, Australia 2 Aug 94, along with the remains of the 8 aboard.
1Lt William E. McDaniel - Pilot
2Lt Eugene A. Kilcheski - Co-Pilot
2Lt Hilary E. Routt - Navigator
2Lt Jack W. Owen - Passenger
TSgt Raymond L. Tucker - Engineer
TSgt Harold J. Lemons - Radio Operator
F/O RAA Cannon (RAF Spitfire Pilot) - Passenger
F/Lt. TJD Cooke (RAF Spitfire Pilot) - Passenger

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