From Joe Baugher's web site
(742nd BS, 455th BG, 15th AF, based at San Giovanni airfield, Foggia, Italy) shot down by AAA Aug 17, 1944 and crashed SE of Ploesti, Rumania while on mission to oil refineeries at Ploesti. Crew of 10 all parachuted to safety and evaded capture. MACR 7863.
Convair photos
