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Hit by flank
Description
Flown by, and named for his son, Col. James Gilson. "Stevonovitch II" (aka "Black Nan")was on what was supposed to be a milk run on April 10,1945 over Lugo,Italy when it was hit by flak between the #2 engine and the fuselage. All but one of the crew were killed,radar/bombardier Lt. Edward F. Walsh,Jr. was thrown clear and survived. The plane was a new 'Pathfinder' ship of the 779th BS, 464th BG. Colonel Gilson was the commander of the 779th.(rudeerude)
Recent comments
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Whai is a "milk run" Thanks.
A milk run is a mission thats supposed to be easy with very little or no opposition and usually to a soft target. Usually you have a very good chance of returning safely. Obviously for these poor lads their luck ran out.