Both
Col. Mundy and Capt. Miranda later received Silver
Stars - the nation's fifth highest decoration - for
their laudable efforts in leading the attack and directing
the successful bailing out of the crew.
Capt
Bob Spaulding was awarded a second
Distinguished Flying Cross for the part he played
in dropping out of formation to cover the stricken crew
and for guiding them to the rescue submarine.
Many
of the survivors, reportedly, never flew again. However
a Second Crew 13 was formed and flew to finish out the
war.
The
name of Replacement Crew 13's aircraft was "USS Pintado"
- a fitting tribute to the crew that rescue submarine.
If
anyone has any information on P-13 "City of Galveston"
or Replacement Crew 13 "USS Pintado" please
email updates@39th.org
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