J P Caspers

Military

10/9/43 on return from mission to Germany, crash landed B-17 #42-30288 'Louise II' at Rackheath on return. Crew RTD.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 95th Bomb Group.

95th Bomb Group

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

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (QW-T, serial number 42-30288) nicknamed "Louise II" of the 95th Bomb Group. First handwritten caption on reverse: 'QW=T name appears to be "...-UISE II", "II" may be a 'D' and dark stain may be blotting out part of name. Note old star markings and no 'B' in square. Date 5/12/43.' Second Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Bordeaux 5/12/43.'

42-30288

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Louise II
  • Unit: 95th Bomb Group 412th Bomb Squadron

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Updated his status from "Civilian" to "Military" since his listed "Role/Job" is "Pilot, Co-Pilot, Bombardier, Navigator, Gunner or Radio Operator".

Added an association to the A/C #42-30288 listed in the "Summary biography". 

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Losses of the 8th & 9th BG Vol. I by Bishop & Hey p. 321