This aircraft was hit by flak on the 22 April 1944 mission to Poggibonsi. An engine was shot out along with the hydraulics. The pilot, Lt. Augusta L. West flew the aircraft back on a single engine for a belly landing on Corsica. The crew escaped unhurt, apart for the co-pilot who had been wounded by flak. The aircraft was written off. Lt. West received DFC for his actions.
 

Donor: 320th B.G. Reunion Assoc. Archives

File No.: A0167