44-8228 The Alamo

media-32923.jpeg UPL 32923 "The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress 'The Alamo' of the 381st BG stationed at an 8th AF base near Ridgewell, Essex county England. 10-Jan-45."

Object Number - UPL 32923 - "The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress 'The Alamo' of the 381st BG stationed at an 8th AF base near Ridgewell, Essex county England. 10-Jan-45."

Delivered Dallas 24/7/44; Langley 17/8/44; Dow Fd 16/9/44; Assigned PFF 418BS/100BG [LD-B] Thorpe Abbotts 18/9/44; transferred 535BS/381BG [MS-L] Ridgewell 3/10/44; 7+m 306BG Thurleigh 5/45; Salvaged 9AF Germany 10/5/46. THE ALAMO.

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Units served with

Three airmen of the 100th Bomb Group, Lieutenant Kenneth Menzie, Lieutenant Donald Strout and Lieutenant Norman Scott, plan the route they will take during the next mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30380). Image stamped on reverse: 'Reviewed and passed U.S. Army 23 Aug 1943 Press Censor E.T.O. U.S.A.' [stamp]'. Passed for publication 23 August 1943 INTLD 16 General Section Press Censorship Bureau '[stamp], 'Associated Press' [stamp] and '280035.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reve
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
The insignia of the 381st Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 381st Bomb Group 535th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-814993
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Pilot, Base Commander, Trainer

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Contributor466thHistorian
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The Boeing B-17 Story - Roger Freeman

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Contributorrmatthewsimmons
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I am the oldest grandson of Austin W Simmons (pilot). Both photos and info I have provided are from original sources in the possession of myself and family. Austin Simmons flew The Alamo on 2 missions with the 381st.

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ContributorAAM
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Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log

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