Capt Edward L Ignotis replaced Paul S Wagner as Co-Pilot in the Prosser Flight Crew in the 392nd Bombardment Squadron (30th BG, 7th AAF). The squadron moved their base to Saipan in August 1944 - and that is when Edward L Ignotis joined the Prosser crew.

From the History of the 392nd Bombardment Squadron:

"THAR SHE BLOWS II (#42-109870) wrecked on take-off 22 November 1944. Accident caused by co-pilot's raising landing gear prematurely on take-off. When the co-pilot felt the airplane leave the ground, he glanced at the air speed indicator, which read 110 mph, and without proper authority, began to raise the landing gear. Co-pilot stated that his action must have been prompted by the nearness of the end of the runway. The A/P settled back on the runway. The right landing gear was partially retracted by this time, and aircraft settled down until unable to control its speed, the number 4 propellor dug into the ground. Pilot hit left brake in an endeavor to keep the plane travelling straight ahead. Plane pulled to the right and the tail swung in arc to the left. It avoided parked vehicles and personnel, and came to a stop on right of runway. The plane was totally demolished. Three crew members received superficial wounds. This plane was piloted by Lt. Carroll W. Prosser and was scheduled for TRUK mission, No. 30-70."