Airmen from other warplanes in the formation reported seeing "Heaven Can Wait" pitching up violently before banking left and plummeting into the ocean.

On March 11, he piloted a B-24D “Liberator” named Heaven Can Wait on a bombing mission against enemy positions. Observers reported flames coming from the bomb bay, which spread to the tail section.

Spirit models include the Convenience Package. Fuse models include a front cap and electric stabilizing jacks (24D only). Navion models include a front cap and electric stabilizing jacks (24D only).