42-107079 TOOTS

Delivered Denver 14/2/44; Hunter 3/3/44; Grenier 3/4/44; Assigned 708BS/447BG [CQ-L] Rattlesden 11/4/44; crashed on take off for Misburg 18/6/44 with Tom Thorp, Co-pilot: Luther Gallagher, Navigator: Ray Kuebler, Bombardier: Walter Haight, Flight engineer/top turret gunner: Bob McGhee, Radio Operator: Bob Erdman, Ball turret gunner: Bob Peery, Waist gunner: Miles Miller, Waist gunner: George Miller,Tail gunner: Ed Wezenski (10RTD- 9 not confirmed as crew?; Salvaged 23/6/44. TOOTS.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 447th Bomb Group 708th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 13133678
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Waist Gunner / Tail Gunner

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Missions

  • Date: 6 June 1944
  • Official Description:

Revisions

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ContributorMaximus.Stark
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Sources

708SQ; sal 6/23/44; name determined from photos in album of Lt. Allen J. Miller (Gregory Pons) (B&P, FFS)

 

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ContributorAAM
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Sources

Dave Osborne, B-17 Fortress Master Log