Robert K Moak

Military
(L to R rear) Roy Gilmore, Vincel G. Lippincott, Johan G. Westra - (L to R front) Harry Peters, Robert K. "Smokey" Moak UPL 72297 UPL 72297 Bomb Crew (9444)

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Object Number - UPL 72297 - Bomb Crew (9444)

Tail Gunner with the 410BS 94th BG from February 1945 Moak was also a prolific artist particularly of ships and aircraft. Lithographs of his paintings of the 94th were carried by the PX.



His death on 31st May 1989 was reported by his widow Carolyn.

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Units served with

A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'

94th Bomb Group

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

People

Wilbur X Barger

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot
(L to R rear) Roy Gilmore, Vincel G. Lippincott, Johan G. Westra - (L to R front) Harry Peters, Robert K. "Smokey" Moak

Roy C Gilmore

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Armorer Gunner
(L to R rear) Roy Gilmore, Vincel G. Lippincott, Johan G. Westra - (L to R front) Harry Peters, Robert K. "Smokey" Moak

Vincel Gale Lippincott

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Ball Turret Gunner

Milo McCoy

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Pilot
(L to R rear) Roy Gilmore, Vincel G. Lippincott, Johan G. Westra - (L to R front) Harry Peters, Robert K. "Smokey" Moak

Harry V Peters

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron
  • Role/Job: Engineer

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Biography completed by historian Helen Millgate. Information sourced from newsletters of the 94th Bomb Group related to the service of Robert Moak.

Robert K Moak: Gallery (1 items)

(L to R rear) Roy Gilmore, Vincel G. Lippincott, Johan G. Westra - (L to R front) Harry Peters, Robert K. "Smokey" Moak

Object number: UPL 72297 - Bomb Crew (9444)