ASNs so-colored for EMs link to their NARA Enlistment Records.

Names and picture from the Deane A. Heiny collection, courtesy of his daughter Mary Heiny.

Combat Period: Jul-Dec 1944 (At Harrington)

Status: Replacement crew, they arrived at Harrington in July of 1944 to fill in for 788th crews who would soon be finishing up their tours. Along with the Robins crew, they had passed a route from Hammer Field near Fresno,California to Harrington. Flying their first combat mission in late July, they managed 20 more before the "doldrums" period of Oct-Dec 1944. In December of 1944 they were sent on Detached Service with the 885th BS in Italy (15th AF), never to return. For unknown reasons, Francis Miller remained at Harrington. Deane Heiny returned to the ZI with 54 combat missions to his credit.

Preferred Aircraft: B24H 41-29514  "Hell's Belle"

An ex-487th BG plane, the fate of which is unknown. The crew flew B24 42-50447 "Flying Rumor" to Italy on 17 Dec '44, and it is known to have been painted with that name before leaving Harrington.

Aircraft Details Credit: Tom Brittan. Our thanks to Mary Heiny for allowing us to scan Deane's superb collection of his wartime service and souvenirs.