The Airplane

“Look Homeward Angel” was the first airplane to land on Okinawa’s Bolo Strip, after she was damaged by flak over Tokyo on 11 Aug 1945.

“Look Homeward Angel” on Okinawa

A close-up showing the aircraft markings

Air Crew

The crew of “Look Homeward Angel” was Crew #3905.

Ground Crew

The crew chief of this airplane may have been M/Sgt John P. Fusch since he was originally assigned to Crew #3905. Sgt Willis H. Kunz was on the ground crew, as an engine specialist.

Last updated 09/16/2010