41-24590
Updated caption and association based on information found at Fold 3
Assigned 364BS/305BG [WF-B] Presque Is 19/10/43; Grafton Underwood 25/10/42; Missing in Action Kiel 19/5/43 with Harvey Kohler, Navigator: J. S. Vasil, Bombardier: Bill Jones (3 Prisoner of War); Co-pilot: Vic Plekavic, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Joe Whitaker, Radio Operator: Alf Everetts, Ball turret gunner: Frank Freeman, Waist gunner: George Byler, Waist gunner: Waldo Riddle, Tail gunner: Tom Fuller (7 Killed in Action); enemy aircraft, crashed Tetenhusen, W of Rendsburg, Ger. No MACR.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 305th Bomb Group 364th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 14041985
- Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Role/Job: Top Turret Gunner / Flight Engineer
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Added the Production block number and Manufacturer per info on the internet.
SOURCE: https://b17flyingfortress.de/en/production-block/b-17f-27-bo-41-24585-4…