Richard B White

Military ROLL OF HONOUR

Had mid air collision and crashed at Perl in B-17 'Off Spring' 42-31917, Killed in Action.

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Units served with

The insignia of the 385th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

James Johnston
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 551st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-124718
  • Highest Rank: Flight Officer
  • Role/Job: Navigator

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31917) nicknamed "Off Spring" of the 551st Bomb Squadron, 385th Bomb Group. Handwritten caption on reverse: '551BS/385BG. 231917. B-17 Flying Fortress, 6736. 2 of 6 pics.'
  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Off Spring
  • Unit: 385th Bomb Group 551st Bomb Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

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Killed in Action (KIA)

France 12 July 1944

Born

Mt Clemens, Michigan, USA

Revisions

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"Losses of the 8th & 9th Air Forces", Bishop & Hey

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Flagged as a "Possible DUPLICATE" in the Nickname field so an Admin can check out this person.
Added a "-" to the A/C tail # in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 7507 / Paul Andrews, Project Bits and Pieces, 8th Air Force Roll of Honor database