My great uncle

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Piaggiopilot
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My great uncle

Post by Piaggiopilot » 09 May 2020 1614

My great uncle flew for the 90th group 319th squadron. He was killed in 22 may 1945 near Mindoro island. I believe he was killed while his fellow crew escaped . His name was Walter Clifford Hixson. If anyone has any information picture videos it would mean a lot to me and my family.

Kiwiescape
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Re: My great uncle

Post by Kiwiescape » 11 May 2020 0424

Hi there,

Your great uncle was aboard 44-41552 (Pilot Roy E Hurd). According to Wiley Wood's Legacy of the 90th Bomb Group, there were only two survivors of the crash. I only have one poor picture of the aircraft
44-41552_90BG.jpg

Piaggiopilot
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Re: My great uncle

Post by Piaggiopilot » 11 May 2020 1730

Wow thank you. That is a great picture.

Mark Glanville
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Re: My great uncle

Post by Mark Glanville » 14 Dec 2020 1525

From "Legacy of the 90th Bombardment Group"
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