ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 86177
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| Date: | Saturday 10 January 1953 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing B-29A Superfortress |
| Owner/operator: | 307th BWg /372th BSqn USAF |
| Registration: | 44-61802 |
| MSN: | 11286 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 13 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Chinnampo, South Pyongan, Yalu River area -
 North Korea
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Airfield K-3, Pohang, South Korea |
| Airfield K-3, Pohang, South Korea | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Attached to 307th Bomb Wing, 372 Bomb Sqn, USAF. The aircraft was on a bombing mission over the Anju Marshaling Yard when it was hit by enemy fire from MiG-15's immediately prior to bombs away. After bombs away and while still under attack, the aircraft started losing altitude. After crossing the Taedong River by Chinnampo, South Pyongan, Yalu River area, the aircraft commander reported number three engine on fire.
Twelve of thirteen members of the crew bailed out. The burning B-29 flew toward friendly lines while USAF Fighter Jets followed it, however, the B-29 continued to descend until it hit the side of a mountain and exploded. The sole crew member killed was Captain Arthur Heise.
One crew MIA/KIA, other 12 taken PoW
BARNES, JR., George F. 1LT USAF RMC RMC Big Switch
CUNO, Francis T. 1LT USAF RMC RMC Big Switch
FORSYTHE, JR., Frederick W. 1LT USAF RMC RMC Big Switch
GAINES, Edgar B. A1C USAF RMC RMC Big Switch
GARY, Rex E. SSGT USAF RMC RMC Big Switch
HANSEN, William V. A1C USAF RMC RMC Big Switch
HEISE, Arthur NMI CAPT USAF MIA, presumed KIA
JOHNSON, Berger L. SSGT USAF RMC RMC Big Switch
KAUFMAN, Richard M. MSGTUSAF RMC RMC Big Switch
KRAUEL, Richard W. A2C USAF RMC RMC Big Switch
MASSENBERG, Samuel E. 1LT USAF RMC RMC Big Switch
SEAVER, Albert L. 1LT USAF RMC RMC Big Switch
STORKSON, Robert K. A1C USAF RMC RMC Big Switch
Captain Heise was listed as Missing in Action and was presumed dead on January 11, 1954. His remains were not recovered.
Sources:
1. http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1944_4.html
2. http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/korea/reports/air/korwald_info_875.htm
3. http://web.archive.org/web/20081120150406/http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/Bailouts/bailout_1953.htm
4. http://www.cieldegloire.com/batailles_coree_pertes05.php
5. https://my.xfinity.com/~b29sinthekoreanwar/0-b29MasterList.htm
6. [LINK NOT WORKING ANYMORE:http://www.baaa-acro.com/1953/archives/crash-of-a-boeing-b-29a-45-bn-superfortress-near-chinnampo-1-killed/]
7. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24693334_
8. http://www.honorstates.org/index.php?id=3201
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Apr-2013 00:37 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Cn, Operator, Location, Country, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 11-Jun-2017 21:30 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Location, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 07-Apr-2020 10:00 | Reno Raines | Updated [Operator, Source, Operator] |
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