Crew came from 492nd BG, 859th BS as crew #916. Upon arriving at Rackheath they were assigned crew #016. They never flew a combat mission. The pilot, Hilliam H Hall was KILOD during a practice mission on 16 Aug 44. Arthur M Holter took over as pilot for this crew and assumed the crew #016-R1. Crew given the number 016-Rx since they never flew a combat mission.