Co-pilot, Jones Crew. 381st BG, 535th BS, 8th AF. Operations Officer for 535th BS. On 24 July 1943, B-17 #42-3217 "Georgia Rebel" crashed in Sweden. Mission #11 to the chemical works (Magnesium, Aluminum) in Heroya, Norway. MACR 132. Hit by flak, dropped bombs, #2 engine feathered with bent prop, hole in port wing near fuel tank with fuel leak, #3 engine smoking and lost oil pressure. Neutral Internee. First US bomber interned in Sweden. Returned to England 22 Nov 1943. Flew in place of 1LT Mervin R. Heckler, the regular co-pilot for the Jones Crew. On his 9th mission, nose of his B-17 shot out by ground fire, but crippled plane returned to base. Distinguished Flying Cross awarded. Pilot, McIntosh crew.On 14th mission, hit by ground fire over France, plane ditched in English Channel. Damaged by flak over the target of Frankfurt, GR on 20 Mar 1944, B-17G #42-31381 "Jaynee B" fell behind and was forced to ditch in the Channel. Prisoner of War (POW).
From find a grave: ERRVILLE - George Burnett McIntosh Jr., 85, died July 18, 2006, at home with family surrounding him after a gallant six-month struggle with multiple myeloma and congestive heart failure. He was born in Dallas, Texas, on August 21, 1920, to George B. McIntosh Sr. and Beatrice Annie Moore, and had one sister, Margaret McIntosh Sandifer, who passed away in 2004. George initially worked at Southland Life in Dallas. When World War II loomed on the horizon, he decided to apply to the Army Air Corps as a pilot and was accepted into training. After completing his training in West Texas, he later was assigned to a base in Great Britain to fly combat missions over the European theater. George flew a B-17 and was twice shot down during the course of action; the first time, he landed in Sweden and was repatriated to England; the second time, he was shot down over France and made a successful water landing off the coast of France. In his later years, he corresponded both with a researcher in Sweden and the officials of the town where he and his crew were rescued. George arranged for a plaque to thank the French who brought his crew safely to shore. He was a prisoner at the German Stalag Luft III, then marched to Mossberg, Germany, at the end of the war in such bitter cold that many prisoners did not survive the March. George's associations with the 381st Bomb Group and the World War II POW fellowship were important to him. He attended as many reunions as he was able, and many of his closest friends are from these groups. His appreciation for these men and women knew no bounds, and his regards is shared by his family. Also important was his church family. The friendships he had and the support he received were priceless, and continue to be. Following his demobilization, George completed a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas. He also met the love of his life, Elizabeth Anne McNair, and they married on January 29, 1949. Betty died peacefully in September, 2000. George is survived by his three children and their spouses, David and D.J. McIntosh of Pasadena, TX, Sara and Michael Rotenberry of Richardson, TX, and Claire and Tom Koiro of Sacramento, CA. He also loved and was so proud of his three grandsons, Brian LeRoy, and Alex and Patrick Rotenberry. George is also survived by his nephew, George Sandifer and nephew's children, Benjamin Sandifer, Patia Sandifer and William Sandifer; his niece, Ann Sandifer; a cousin, Mary Virginia Banks and her children, Ginger Banks and Janet Tate; another cousin, Billy Bussey and his children, Mike, Beth and Sarah Kate; and Betty's brother and sister-in-law, William and Marg McNair. George always exemplified the absolute standards of integrity, honesty and love. No one else has ever loved more truly and deeply, without reservation or hesitance. These are the values that his family will continue to draw from his beautiful life for guidance and support.