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media-42070.jpeg UPL 42070 447th Bomb Group, 711th Squadron. Photo taken at Rattlesden, England with an unknown crew

Timothy Motz, from 447bg.com

Object Number - UPL 42070 - 447th Bomb Group, 711th Squadron. Photo taken at Rattlesden, England with an unknown crew

Delivered Cheyenne 16/2/44; Rapid City 4/3/44; with Dexter Farnsworth force landed base 9/3/44; Dow Fd 28/4/44; Assigned 398BG Nuthampstead 3/4/44; no ops, transferred 711BS/447BG Rattlesden 30/4/44; non operation taxi accident with ground crew 18/4/45; Salvaged 20/4/45.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.

447th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Russell Tom Hatchett

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 711th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 34606758
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner
James Zarley

James William Zarley

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 711th Bomb Squadron 447th Bomb Group
  • Service Numbers: 35621318
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist gunner

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Timothy Motz, from 447bg.com

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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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