UPL 44822
IMAGEPhoto of taken of Lt. John R. Dowswell (aka Douche or J.R.) in Biskra, Algeria after the 14-Dec-42 mission (97th BG #30) and before the 18-Dec-42 mission 97th BG (#32) while assigned as the normal Pilot of the B-17F Yankee Doodle II (41-24415) with the 414th Bomb Squadron. Refer to https://www.facebook.com/Untold-Stories-of-Colonel-Rudy-Flack-302118180261150/ to follow the latest updates, which includes lots of details about the 414th Bomb Squadron primarily from February 1942 thru February 1943.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 389th Bomb Group 97th Bomb Group 414th Bomb Squadron 565th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-435675
- Highest Rank: Major
- Role/Job: Pilot