Robert E Ryan

Military

Shot down 28 May 1944 in B-17 42-97472. Evaded. .

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Units served with

The insignia of the 351st Bomb Group.

351st Bomb Group

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

People

Charles F Anderson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 511th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-755259
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

A B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-97472) nicknamed "Slow Ball" of the 351st Bomb Group.

42-97472

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Nicknames: Slow Ball
  • Unit: 351st Bomb Group 510th Bomb Squadron 511th Bomb Squadron

Missions

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Born

Alton, Illinois

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Sources

Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 5329