US Army Air Force

"Black Jack Too" lost over Japan

"Black Jack Too" (42-63451) of the 678th BS,444th BG lost over Japan by collision on June 5,1945.10 of the crew survived the bail out and were captured by locals and turned over to the military who executed them by beheading.1. Airplane Com. Palmer, Woodrow B. 1st Lt. Buda, Tx. KIA while POW 2. Pilot Walls, Owen P. 2nd Lt Renton, Wa. KIA while POW 3. Navigator Dailey, Robert F. 2nd Lt. Eastchester, N.Y. KIA while POW 4. Bombardier Coulter, Don A. 1st Lt. Arkansas City, Ks. KIA while POW 5. Flt/Engineer Farish, Henry T. M/Sgt. Al. KIA while POW 6. Radar Opr. Prouty, Eugene J. Sgt. Barahoe, Wi. KIA while POW 7. Radio Opr. Chapman, Willard M. S/Sgt. Clovis, N.M. KIA while POW 8. Snr Gnr Niles, Cleveland T. Jr. S/Sgt. East Saint Louis, Il. KIA while POW 9. Rt Gnr Sabo, Peter (NMI) Sgt. St. Clarisville, Oh. KIA while POW 10. Lt Gnr Romanelli, Joseph W. Sgt. Darby, Pa. KIA 11. Tail Gnr Heisler, Charles A. Sgt. Arnold, Md. KIA while POW(rudeerude)