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Hello.

My uncle, Jacob C. Sweigart was one of those killed in this crash.
A niece (his grand-niece) has a treasure-trove of information on Jake, and his brother Glenn, who was KIA during
Operation Market Garden in Holland 2 months prior. For whatever reason, she will not let people see what is there.

Unfortunately, my uncle's records, and those of Glenn were among those destroyed by fire. So I have very little to go on.

Have seen pictures of the plane, and a picture of Jake and some of his crewmates enjoying what appears to be a holiday meal.
But beyond that...

Also, have this.
Ironically, Jake's last name is misspelled.
This lists 11 crewmembers.

According to Harold Jansen's 446th BG History, the crew of WEDDING BELLE on 12 Dec 44 was composed of:
2/Lt Kenneth C Christiansen - Pilot
2/Lt Robert S Skinner - Co-pilot
2/Lt Francis J McGlogan
2/Lt John A Bettner
Sgt John B Gore
Sgt George E Peck
Sgt Richard J Quigley
Sgt Kenneth R Rigg
Sgt Joseph F Lumbomski
Sgt Jacob C Sweigert
Sgt Joseph A Arata