The 447th Bombardment Squadron

Edward Ennis, Page 3

Morrison Field, Fla. Feb. 15, 1943
"Ennis Almost Left Behind"


OUTLINE HISTORY, 447th Bomb. Sq., Chap. II:

"Everyone had a good time at Morrison field for 2 days. On Feb. 15th, 1943 the Squadron took off on the first leg of the crossing. Everyone got up at 6 o'clock to get an early start. However, the mess hall at the field was not adequate to feed the entire group and it took about 3 hours to get breakfast. "SGT. ENNIS" was almost left when he was sent for sandwiches and did (not) come back until his plane was taxing out."



"Edward Ennis and his main aircraft "Deathwind" #42-53371.



A 447th combat crew and "Deathwind"
(note fewer missions and different nose art.)


War Diary, 447th Bombardment Squadron:

"The 321st, commanded by Col. Robert Knapp, was the first group to fly from the United States to an overseas base in a single mass flight. It was also the first to use tail and waist guns in the B-25s. During more than 18 months of Combat Operations in this theater, the unit bagged eight enemy fighters for every bomber it lost."

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