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Message No. 346

Message:
42-40077 YANKEE DOODLE DANDY B-24D1-30-CO

MACR 4926. On April 12, 1944, during her 101st mission, she straggled from formation while over Hollandia, and three Zekes shot her down. Whilst flying mission in YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, Golden and crew are lost on 4-12-44. Golden and Donohue were captured by the Japanese, interrogated and then murdered. Three extra men were lost with the crew. 40077 (90th BG/319th BS) shot down by fighters on bombing mission to Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea. Apr 12, 1944. All crew killed.

Date of Mar 6, 1944 also quoted.

Message No. 346 ▷ Parent Message No. 346 ▷ Grandparent Message No. 345

Responses:

Randall Wind (Yankee Doodle Dandy) — Dave & Kari, Mon Jun 21 20:17

Does anyone remember Randall Wind from Madison WI? He was part of the ground crew that helped "Yankee Doodle Dandy" fly many bomber missions. I think the tail # was 42-4007..what ever happened to... more
- Randall B. Wind — John Ward, Fri Nov 12 21:12
  
  I knew Randall he still lives in WI. His address is on the 90th Roster. I believe Yankee was shot down over the Celebes Islands. More later, Jack Ward Stow,Ohio
- Yankee Doodle Dandy — Bonnie Dilworth, Tue Jun 22 00:23
  
  I have photos of Yankee Doodle Dandy if you want me to send you some. Bonnie
- - Yankee Doodle Dandy photos — George Sparks, Sat Dec 31 03:17
    
    Hi Bonnie I saw your posting stating you had pictures of Yankee Doodle Dandy. My Uncle George A Sparks was on that plane when it went down. If you could email me some pictures I woud sure appreciate... more
  - Yankee Doodle Dandy — Robin Johnson, Mon Sep 26 14:32
    
    I would sincerely appreciate it if you could send some photos to me. They are for my wife, Ruth Noble Groom, whose father, Lt. Howard L. Golden, was the last pilot of the Yankee Doodle Dandy, when it ... more
  - - Yankee Doodle Dandy — Bonnie Dilworth, Mon Sep 26 20:31
      
      Robin, Please email me at jr90thbg@aol.com and I will send you the photos that I have. Bonnie
  - Yankee Doodle Dandy Photos — Harold Lincoln, Mon Sep 13 21:10
    
    Hi Bonnie. My father was one of the first members of the Yankee Doodle Dandy crew. They were the ones that named the ship. I was just checking to see if you had any photo`s of the first crew. His... more
  - Photos — Ken, Fri Jun 25 06:22
    
    Thanks Bonnie, I Would like the photos . Ken
  - Yankee Doodle Dandy photos — Dave, Thu Jun 24 14:06
    
    Hi Bonnie, yes that would be great to see the photos! My father in law was a member of the ground crew for this B-24. thanks again, Dave
  - Yankee Doodle Dandt photos — Dave, Thu Jun 24 14:04
    
    Hi Bonnie, yes that would be great to see the photos! My father in law was a member of the ground crew for this B-24. thanks again, Dave
  - CONDOR — Pete, Tue Jun 22 03:53
    
    Darn Forgot to say who was asking Pete
  - Re: Yankee Doodle Dandy — Anonymous, Tue Jun 22 03:50
    
    Bonnie, Jason was going to get hold of Frank Fetter and get a photocopy of his logbook re the landing of CONDOR on Quintel Beach. Particularly interested in the confirmation of CONDOR serial as... more
  - - CONDOR — Pete, Tue Jun 22 03:54
      
      Sorry, senior moment...forgot the email address. Pete
- YANKEE DOODLE DANDY — Pete, Mon Jun 21 21:04

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