The names of 5 crew members are listed followed by the names of 6 passengers. Second World War.


Further information provided by Ivor Ramsden of the Manx Aviation and Military Museum: "The bomber was on a peaceful mission. It was heading to Northern Ireland to pick up whisky for a party at its home base....Eleven people were on board the Flying Fortress. They were all Americans....The aircraft was called 'Combined Operations'. It had been put together from two battle damaged Flying Fortresses. The front end of one and the tail end of another were joined together with great care by the ground crewmen in their spare time. It got its name because it was the result of the combined operations of airframe mechanics, engine fitters, electricians and the many other trades whose unsung efforts helped to achieve the victory. Their attention to detail made this an aeroplane which was well known in its squadron for being a 'fast ship'. Source: www.iomtoday.co.im 16 April 2015.