Camel’s Hump Mountain, Vermont- October 16, 1944
B-24 Liberator
U.S. Air Force Photo
On October 16, 1944, a U. S. Army B-24J Liberator (#42-51067) crashed into Camel’s Hump Mountain killing all but one crewman aboard. The sole survivor was Aerial Gunner James W. Wilson who was found by members of the Civil Air Patrol a short distance from the wreck. Investigators found the wreckage near the top of the 4,083 mountain, covering more than an acre of land.
Other members of the crew included:
Pilot: 1st Lt. David E. Potter, age 30. To see a photo of Lt. potter, go to www.findagrave.com, memorial #54537510.
Co-Pilot: 2nd Lt. Robert W. Geoffrey
Flight Officer John J. Ramasocky, age 23
Navigator: 1st Lt. David C. Mcnary, age 26
Bombardier: Corporal Luther N. Hagler, age 21
Radio Operator: Corporal Robert E. Denton, age 22 or 23
Gunner: PFC Richard C. Wynne, age 18
Gunner: PFC Casper Zacher, age 19
A memorial plaque and a wing section of the aircraft can be found at the crash site.
Sources:
Woonsocket Call, “Single Member Of Crashed Bomber’s Crew Found Alive Near Vermont Mountain Debris”, October 18, 1944, pg. 1
Aircraft Info supplied by Lawrence Webster – Aviation Historian
New York Times, “Bomber Wreck Found On Vermont Mountain”, October 18, 1944
www.findagrave.com
Unknown Newspaper, “Wreckage Of Missing Westover Plane Found”, October 18, 1944
